South Connect Episode 13 : AP Gov promises to provide Rs 1000 per month to unemployed youth

The state government has launched 'Mukhya Mantri-Yuva Nestham', a scheme through which an allowance of Rs 1000 per month will be provided to unemployed youth in the state. The decision was taken in a state cabinet meeting held in Amaravathi. "The scheme will be extended to all those eligible even if there are more than one beneficiary in a family. The state government will implement the scheme in a very transparent manner like pension scheme. The money will be credited directly into the bank accounts through biometric authentication. About 12 lakh youths in the age group of 22-35 years will get the benefit of the scheme. The registration for the scheme will start mid-August.