Rajasthan government extends job scheme by 25 days

The Rajasthan government has announced additional work opportunities for families in tribal areas. This decision allows families who have already completed 100 or 50 days of work under the Chief Minister's Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (CMREGS) to receive 25 more days of work. The order was issued on March 18 by the rural development and Panchayati Raj department. A statement from a civil society group highlighted that last year, no extra days of work were provided under this scheme. Activists, including members of the Soochna Evam Rojgar Adhikar Abhiyaan, have been advocating for this change and had even held protests in late February. While the announcement is seen as a victory for many workers, there is concern about the timing. With only 12 days left in the fiscal year, it may be challenging for workers to take full advantage of the additional days. The groups involved are urging the government to start providing work immediately, so that laborers can maximize their opportunities within the limited time available.