Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has supercharged Gujarat’s rural employment landscape with the grand rollout of ‘Mission Gram’ expansion. This bold step extends the rural jobs scheme to untouched corners, aiming to empower millions through gainful work and development projects.
In his keynote address, Patel painted a vivid picture of prosperous villages, where employment isn’t seasonal but a right. The upgraded program boasts higher wages, skill training components, and integration with digital monitoring for real-time progress tracking.
Key highlights include massive investments in irrigation, sanitation, and renewable energy projects in rural areas. Over the next two years, the state targets creating assets worth thousands of crores while providing livelihoods to lakhs of workers.
Drawing from data, the CM noted a 30% rise in scheme participation post-expansion. Women’s involvement has surged, with self-help groups leading community assets creation. This inclusive approach is being lauded by policymakers as a blueprint for rural India.
Challenges like fund utilization and quality control are being addressed through tech interventions and audits. As Gujarat leads in per capita income, Mission Gram ensures equitable growth, bridging urban-rural divides and fueling the state’s economic engine.