Andhra CM Jaggan Reddy Unveils Welfare Scheme for Barbers & Tailors
Jagananna Chedodu (Handholding by Jagan) is the latest welfare scheme announced by Andhra Pradesh’s Cheif Minister Jaggan Reddy, which is expected to benefit around 1.26 lakh tailors, 82,347 washermen and 38,767 barbers.
The financial assistance scheme was launched by the CM last week, by transferring the cash into the accounts of beneficiaries from his camp office at Tadepalli – reports hindustantimes.com. Direct cash transfer of Rs 10,000 will be done into the bank accounts of each of 2,47,040 beneficiaries every year. The government has released an amount of Rs 247.04 crore for the implementation of this scheme.
Speaking to beneficiaries over a video call, CM Jagan said, “The government has followed a completely transparent procedure for the selection of beneficiaries through village and ward volunteers. Those who are eligible but couldn’t apply for the scheme can complete the application through village secretariats.”