Minister instructs officers to spread awareness on VB-G RAM G
Minister Madhu Bangarappa has directed officials in Shivamogga to increase awareness and utilization of the VB-G RAM G employment scheme to support rural residents affected by drought. The meeting also addressed concerns regarding compensation for families who lost homes during heavy rains.
Why it matters
Local government intervention in drought relief and employment generation is vital for the economic stability of rural agricultural communities.
Madhu Bangarappa, Minister in-charge of Shivamogga district, on Saturday, chaired a meeting in Shivamogga to review the drought situation in Shivamogga and Shivamogga Rural constituencies. He gave instructions to the officers to provide work for rural people under the VB-G RAM G scheme.
The Minister opined that the loss of rainfall in the early days of monsoon caused hardship to rural people. The officers must make better use of the VB-G RAM G scheme to ensure the rural people get employment. He insisted the officers spread awareness among the public about the benefits of the scheme through gram sabhas and distributing pamphlets.
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