Patna. There is relief news for the workers of Bihar. The Rural Development Department has taken the initiative to provide employment to workers in a total of 38 districts of the state affected by floods and drought. Under this, preparations are being made to provide work to unskilled workers under the Bharat-Ji Ram Ji scheme. This will not only provide financial support to the affected families but will also help in repairing damaged public structures.
22 districts affected by flood and 16 districts by drought
According to departmental information, 22 districts including Arwal, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Patna, West Champaran, East Champaran, Purnia and Vaishali have been affected by floods. At the same time, drought like situation was created in 16 districts including Araria, Gaya, Jamui, Nalanda, Nawada, Rohtas, Sitamarhi and Siwan due to less rainfall. This affected agricultural work in many areas and reduced work opportunities for agricultural labourers.
Employment will be provided through construction works
Along with repairing the damage caused to roads, bridges and embankments due to floods, other rural development works will be carried out. Keeping agricultural work in mind, the department has also given relaxation in the work break period applicable on construction works. Its objective is to provide work to laborers in disaster affected areas.
Under the scheme, there is a provision to guarantee employment to eligible workers for 125 days. According to Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar, it is necessary to repair the damaged infrastructure so that development work can proceed in rural areas and the affected people can get livelihood support.