Odisha CM announces Package for Kendu Leaf Pluckers & Staff

Odisha CM announces Package for Kendu Leaf Pluckers & Staff

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TNI Bureau: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced package for welfare of around eight lakh kendu leaf pluckers & employees.

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Odisha is the first State to give bonus to the kendu leaf pluckers.

🔹All kendu leaf pluckers & staff will be included in Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY)

🔹In the first phase, Rs 1000/month will be provided to each plucker, while seasonal staff & binder will get Rs 1500/month

🔹Scholarship will be provided to the children of kendu leaf pluckers & employees

🔹All kendu leaf pluckers & staff will be issued an Identity Card

“I again request the Centre to consider waiving the GST on Kendu Leaf in the larger interest of farmers”, said CM Naveen Patnaik.

Odisha CM announces Package for Kendu Leaf Pluckers & Staff

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