Launched to identify landless agricultural laborer families in Gram and Nagar Panchayats, the scheme provides annual financial grants to improve their net income. The grant is transferred through DBT directly into the bank account of the head of the eligible family.
Benefits
• Grant-in-aid: ₹7,000 per year (in installments)
• Direct Benefit Transfer: Funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account
Eligibility
• Must be an original resident of Chhattisgarh
• Applies to landless agricultural laborer families in Gram or Nagar Panchayat areas
• Includes families of shepherds, carpenters, blacksmiths, cobblers, barbers, washermen, priests, and others (e.g., Pauni-Pasari system, forest produce collectors) without agricultural land
• Persons associated with tribal worship (e.g., Pujari, Baiga, Guniya, Manjhi, Baja Moharia) are eligible even if they hold land, provided they do not receive other government allowances
Application Process
Online & Offline
• Step 01: Register on the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Landless Agricultural Laborer Justice Scheme portal
• Step 02: Attach a photocopy of the Aadhaar Card and Bank Passbook along with the application form; include your mobile number
• Step 03: Submit the application form to the Gram Panchayat Secretary, who provides an acknowledgment of contribution
• Step 04: The Panchayat Secretary forwards the application to the concerned office and it is entered into the portal
• Step 05: The application is scrutinized by Revenue Officers; if correct, the applicant is informed via SMS and the grant is transferred to their account
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Photograph
• Mobile Number proof
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Bank Passbook
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomihin Krishi Majdoor Nyay Yojana?
A: It is a scheme providing annual financial grants to landless agricultural laborer families in Chhattisgarh.
Q: What are the benefits?
A: Eligible families receive ₹7,000 per year via DBT.
Q: Who can avail the benefits?
A: Landless agricultural laborer families in Gram and Nagar Panchayats of Chhattisgarh, including various occupational groups.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria?
A: Must be an original resident of Chhattisgarh, a landless agricultural laborer, and not receiving similar benefits under other schemes.
Q: Can persons from other states apply?
A: No, the scheme is for residents of Chhattisgarh only.
Q: By which mode can applicants apply?
A: Applications can be made online and offline.
Q: How do I apply online?
A: Register on the official portal, attach required documents, and follow the submission process.
Q: How do I apply offline?
A: Submit a hard copy of the application at your local Gram Panchayat with required documents and get an acknowledgment.
Q: What documents need to be submitted?
A: Aadhaar Card, Photograph, Mobile Number proof, Permanent Residence Certificate, and Bank Passbook.
Q: How can I download the application form?
A: The application form can be obtained from the official portal or the Gram Panchayat office.