The Chhattisgarh government has decided to start new gold and silver card schemes in the state with a view to encourage small families. According to official sources, the card holder will not only get economic benefits but also other benefits. The children of card holders will get economic benefits for their marriage and education. Besides, the card holders will get reservation in jobs, relaxation of age limit in jobs whereas government workers will get additional increment in their wages. Golden card will be provided to those couples who, after having one daughter or a son, have undergone sterilisation. Besides, the male will receive 20,000 rupees for sterilisation whereas women will receive 10,000 rupees after theoperation.