Covid-19: UP govt to provide jobs to half a million migrant labourers

Jobs to be created under 'one district, one product' (ODOP) scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced it will create jobs at local level for more than half-million migrant labourers, who were forced to return to their native state following the lockdown.

Chairing a review meeting in Lucknow, Chief Minister Adityanath issued directives for the constitution of a high-level committee headed by the UP agricultural production commissioner (APC) to draw up a blueprint in this regard.

The committee also comprises the principal secretaries of the departments of rural development, panchayati raj, skill development and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME).

“The committee will draft a roadmap for creating local level