{"id":4118,"date":"2025-01-09T14:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T09:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4118"},"modified":"2025-01-13T18:49:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:19:17","slug":"the-garib-kalyan-rojgar-abhiyaan-gkra-a-balanced-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-garib-kalyan-rojgar-abhiyaan-gkra-a-balanced-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA): A Balanced Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) was launched by the Government of India to address the challenges faced by returnee migrant workers and rural populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative, spanning 125 days, aims to provide immediate employment and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. This overview provides a balanced perspective on the GKRA, its objectives, and its implementation strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Objectives of the GKRA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The GKRA has three primary objectives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">To provide immediate employment to returnee migrant workers and affected rural populations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">To saturate villages with public infrastructure and assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">To enhance long-term livelihood opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coverage and Duration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Abhiyaan covers 116 districts across six states, including 27 Aspirational Districts. The states are Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. It is operational for 125 days, starting from June 20, 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Intended Beneficiaries<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The scheme is primarily intended for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Returnee migrant workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Similarly affected rural populations in the six selected states.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Implementation Strategy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The GKRA is implemented through an inter-ministerial approach, converging resources from 12 central government ministries. The strategy focuses on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">25 target-driven works.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Public infrastructure development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Livelihood generation activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Key Features of the Scheme<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The GKRA is designed with several key features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Proactive Intervention:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It is activated when market conditions become unfavorable for farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Non-Plan Scheme:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It is not part of the regular five-year plan, allowing for flexible implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Focus on Distress Sales:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It specifically aims to prevent farmers from selling their produce at throwaway prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Financial Assistance and Sharing Pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The financial burden of the MIS is shared between the Central and State Governments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Normal States:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The loss is shared on a 50:50 basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">North-Eastern States:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The loss is shared on a 75:25 basis (Central:State).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Loss Cap:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The total loss borne by the government is limited to 25% of the total procurement value.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Implementation and Contact<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Managing Department:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Department of Agriculture &amp; Cooperation manages the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Contact Person:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Joint Secretary, Cooperation Division, is the main point of contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Location:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The division is located at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Financial Allocations and Expenditure (in \u20b9 Crores)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Here&#8217;s a summary of the financial aspects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">2012-13:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Expenditure: 0.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">2013-14:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Expenditure: 7.17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">2014-15:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Expenditure: 6.40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">12th Plan Allocation:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0\u20b91274.50 crores (Proposed)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Actual Expenditure (12th Plan):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0\u20b9213.34 crores (17% of allocation)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">2014-15 Excess Expenditure:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0\u20b97.35 crores (due to sudden decrease of funds at RE stage)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The GKRA in the Broader Context<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Market Intervention Scheme is a crucial tool for the Indian government to support its farmers. It complements the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system by addressing the price volatility of horticultural products. The scheme helps in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Protecting Farmers:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Preventing exploitation and ensuring fair prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Maintaining Supply:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Ensuring a stable supply of agricultural commodities in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Market Stability:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Reducing price fluctuations and promoting a more stable agricultural market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Market Intervention Scheme is vital for stabilizing the agricultural market and protecting farmers from distress sales. Through financial assistance and market intervention, the scheme ensures fair prices, particularly during bumper crop seasons. 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