Khagaria village included in central scheme

PATNA: Khagaria is among the 116 districts in six states across the country which has been selected under ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan’ of the central government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the scheme around 11am on June 20 through videoconferencing to help the migrant workers. Sources said Telhara village under Beldaur block in Khagaria district has been selected under the scheme.Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi said Khagaria figured among the most backward districts in the state. Besides, the district, which is surrounded by many rivers, is grappled with the problem of the highest rate of migration in the state.