Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan

Question : How many migrant workers returned in Uttar Pradesh due to COVID-19 pandemic situation?
(a) nearly 30 lakh migrant workers
(b) 20 lakh migrant workers
(c) 10 lakh migrant workers
(d) None of the above
Answer : (a)
Related facts

Context

  • Prime Minister launchedAtma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan on 26 th June, 2020.
  • Villages across all districts of Uttar Pradesh joined thelaunching ceremony through the Common Service Centers and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

Background

  • COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on workforce in general and migrant workers in particular.
  • In Uttar Pradesh, nearly 30 lakh migrant workers returned.
    31 districts of Uttar Pradesh have more than 25,000 returnee migrant workers.
  • These include 5 aspirational districts.

Focus area

  • This Abhiyan is intensely focused towards providing employment, promote local entrepreneurship and create partnership with Industrial associations and other organizations to provide employment opportunities.

By – Pankaj Pandey

Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1634226

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