Income guarantee scheme for Kerala coir workers

The State government has launched a scheme for coir workers under which a fixed percentage of the daily wage rate of Rs 210 is being credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. The last date for opening a bank account has been extended to July 31, an official said here. Account details must be given in writing to the respective coir cooperative inspector or coir project officer. Those who fail to comply with the same would not be able to receive the government share of the wages accruing to them under the income support scheme. More details can be had from the coir project officer or the coir inspector, the official added.