Karnataka: Employment push to reduce migration

In the Kalyana Karnataka region, senior citizens are opting to remain in their villages due to employment opportunities provided by a new scheme. Narshappa, Shivaraj, Nagappa and Tukkappa, all senior citizens from Shahpur village in Malkapur Gram Panchayat, have stayed back and are now earning their livelihood through the scheme.

The district administration is focusing on 12 gram panchayats along the Telangana border, with each gram panchayat allocated 10 community works and 25 individual beneficiary works. These projects aim to engage over 300 laborers and are being implemented immediately. While the scheme cannot entirely prevent migration, it offers local livelihood options for those residing in the region.