CM to provide drought relief to 10 lakh farmers

The state government will distribute drought relief funds among 10 lakh farmers, give scholarships to 25 lakh prematriculation students, and provide benefits of the Savitribai Phule Samridhhi Yojna (SSPY) to 560 lakh girls on the completion of its three years. Additionally, he will announce schemes worth Rs 1200 crore for beneficiaries. The main function will be held at the project bhavan, and all districts will be virtually connected with it. Reviewing the preparation for the event recently, the chief minister directed officials to carry out registration and verification of the beneficiaries and make the technical preparations for smooth transfer of funds for drought relief scholarships and SSPY by direct benefit transfer during the function. The cm said that tourism, art, culture, and sports department should examine all the technical aspects of sip which is meant to benefit the sportspersons and the coaches of the state. He also said preparations for launching of model schools of excellence should be completed before the third anniversary of the government.