Balodabazar, 23April 2020. In the adverse situation arising from the nationwide lock-down, the cash Sangwari of the district are proving to be the biggest help for the people. In this time of crisis, people living in rural areas, especially the elderly, the disabled and the needy are facing difficulties in accessing the bank and withdrawing money from accounts. In such circumstances, 215 cash Sangwari actively working in the district are no less than an angel for the needy people. They are going from house to house in various villages and giving their pension amount in cash in the form of payment system based on Aadhaar number. So far, more than 4 thousand beneficiaries have gone home from home and paid cash pension amount of about 12 thousand rupees. Apart from pension, Jan Dhan account holders, MNREGA wages etc. are also paid.
Under this system of payment, while the lockdown is being ensured on the one hand, on the other hand, the long queues in banks are also decreasing. These cash organizations are also following the directions of the lockdown – physical distance, they are also telling the villagers the amount of payment along with the physical distance, importance of cleanliness and measures for safety and safety from the corona. Along with the pension schemes operated under social assistance, other departments have also deposited assistance in the account of the beneficiaries. But due to the lockdown it was really difficult to go to the banks and withdraw funds. In such a way, ensuring the door-to-door distribution of funds by the cash collectors on behalf of the district administration is an example of administrative sensitivity. While the crowd of villagers is waiting for their turn in long queues outside the banks, contrary to the rules of lockdown to withdraw their money in the banks of many places of the country, this scheme operated in Balodabazar district is nothing less than a boon. is.
Other people like cash salaries, MNREGA wages, Kisan Samman Nidhi, funds of Jan Dhan accounts etc. are also being provided to the beneficiaries to get cash at their home. Cash Sangwari is working like a lifeline for the villagers and the needy by paying cash from door to door. The cash Sangwari people are playing an important role in this corona by paying home access money during the crisis. District Collector Shri Karthikeya Goyal encouraged cash collectors to wear cash and masks to ensure cash withdrawal facility in all villages of the district. , To sensitize the devices every time and to follow the social distancing and motivate people to benefit Done.
