Rajasthan to 'smartly' empower the poor

May 20, 2008

Jaipur: The Government of Rajasthan has given a Rs 150 crore contract to Bartronics India for implementing the Bhamashah Financial Empowerment Scheme.

Under the scheme, the government would provide Rs 1,500 per month each to about 50 lakh below poverty line (BPL) families through biometrically identifiable smart cards, thereby providing them with relief through a financial inclusion process.

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