Sampla apprises farmers of Union Govt’s schemes

Our Correspondent
Hoshiarpur, February 2

Kisan Morcha organised an awareness programme at Ghagwal village in Dasuya. Residents of the village and farmers were provided detailed information about the plans of the Union Government.

Union MoS Vijay Sapala graced the occasion as the chief guest. while the Kisan Morcha Punjab president Vikramjit Singh Cheema, former minister Arunesh Shakir and former MLA BB Sukhjeet Kaur Sahi were also present.

Vijay Sampla accorded detailed information about the various schemes undertaken by the Central Government for the welfare of people, residing in villages.

He said the budget of the Central Government was beneficial for the people and special attention had been taken in the budget, of all sections of the society.

He said: “ in the budget, the provision has been made by the Central Government to give a pension of Rs 3,000 for the unorganised sector workers after attaining the age of 60 years under the ‘ Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan pension yojan’.As many as 10 crore workers would get the benefitted from the scheme.”

“Besides, the budget has a provision for financial support of Rs 6,000 per year for small farmers. The amount will be credited directly into their bank accounts, he added.

Samp[la said, “ The BJP has always given priority to development works for the people”.

He said: “If any kind of help is needed then he will be informed so that he may solve the problems as soon as possible.