Karnataka generates record 2.04 crore person-days of rural employment since July
Karnataka has reported a record 2.04 crore person-days of rural employment under the VB-G RAM G scheme since July. The initiative aims to support rural workers facing economic hardship due to rainfall deficits.
Why it matters
It highlights government intervention in rural labor markets to mitigate the impact of climate-related agricultural distress.
Karnataka has generated a record 2.04 crore person-days of employment under the VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1 to October 13, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre said on Wednesday.
During the corresponding period last year, 1.71 crore person-days were generated under the then Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), he said.
The increase comes amid a rainfall deficit attributed to the El Niño effect, prompting the State to provide employment to more rural poor, Dalits, disadvantaged unskilled workers and landless labourers, Mr. Khandre said.
Raichur, in the Kalyana Karnataka region, topped the State with 24 lakh person-days generated since July 1. Bidar followed with 21 lakh person-days, while Koppal ranked third with 18 lakh.
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