The State government has allocated ₹50 crore to local bodies for the continuation of programmes for the extremely poor, including medical treatment and rehabilitation measures.
A State-wide survey conducted last year had identified 64,006 families as extremely poor, after which micro-plans were prepared for each of the families, laying out measures to be taken in the short and long terms.
The local bodies are expected to depend on their own funds for the implementation of the micro-plans for individuals identified as extremely poor in their respective areas. Considering the funds crunch faced by some local bodies, the government decided to allocate ₹50 crore for the purpose in the current financial year. Of this, ₹10 crore has been set aside for medical treatment purposes. For those requiring expensive treatment, the local bodies need to refer the cases to the district medical board, which will take a decision.
