Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will directly transfer approximately ₹500 crore into the bank accounts of nearly 5 lakh landless agricultural labourer families under the Deendayal Upadhyay Landless Agricultural Labourer Welfare Scheme today. The transfer will take place in Balodabazar, marking a significant step in the state’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable sections of rural society. Under the scheme, the government provides annual financial assistance of ₹10,000 directly into the bank accounts of eligible families.

In its Sankalp Budget for 2026-27, the state has allocated a provision of ₹600 crore to ensure that benefits reach the maximum number of needy families. For over 4.95 lakh eligible families, the government has set aside a total of ₹495 crore, 96 lakh 50 thousand. This amount will be disbursed directly, eliminating intermediaries so that every beneficiary receives the full intended benefit without any deductions.

The scheme is not limited to agricultural labourers alone; it also covers other landless families linked to the rural economy, including those who collect forest produce, herdsmen, carpenters, blacksmiths, cobblers, barbers, and traditional service providers such as washermen. It further includes priests living in Scheduled Areas, as well as families from the Baiga Gunia and Manjhi communities. A total of 22,028 Baiga and Gunia families, who are custodians of the state’s rich cultural and traditional heritage, have been specifically included under the scheme.

The annual assistance has been increased from ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 per year, providing greater relief to meet educational, healthcare, and daily living needs.