In a momentous gathering at Nehru Nagar under the Jangpura Assembly Constituency in New Delhi, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra received an esteemed lineup of dignitaries today. Shri Arjun Munda, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Tribal Affairs, graced the event, accompanied by other notable personalities, including Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri J.P. Nadda, Hon’ble President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble MP and former Union Cabinet Minister, Shri Gautam Gambhir, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Virendra Sachdeva, President of BJP in Delhi, and Shri Vijendra Gupta, MLA.
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Khunti district, Jharkhand, on November 15, 2023, has emerged as a monumental initiative aimed at raising awareness and ensuring the seamless delivery of welfare schemes across the nation. This ambitious endeavor, encompassing all gram panchayats of the country, serves as a testament to the government’s commitment to reaching every segment of society with its welfare programs.
A myriad of government schemes forms the backbone of this pioneering initiative, including Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM Vishwakarma, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Kisan Credit Card, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Jan Dhan Yojana, all designed to uplift and empower citizens across various socio-economic strata.
During the event, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra via video conferencing, delving into their experiences and the tangible benefits they have derived from diverse central government schemes. Thousands of beneficiaries from across the nation participated, contributing to the spirit of the occasion.
One of the highlights of the event was the collective pledge taken by those present to collectively work towards realizing the vision of making India a developed nation by the year 2047. This commitment resonates with the overarching goal of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra – to foster national progress and upliftment.
The Yatra, in a short span of only 50 days since its launch in Khunti district, Jharkhand, has made significant strides, reaching out to over 11 crore people. The Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) vans deployed for this Yatra have become vehicles of empowerment, ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach those in need, transcending barriers and ensuring inclusivity without any discrimination.
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra stands as a testament to the government’s unwavering dedication to ensuring the timely delivery of schemes and welfare measures to their intended beneficiaries. As it traverses the length and breadth of the nation, this Yatra is not just a journey; it is a transformative movement, reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive development and equitable access to opportunities for every Indian citizen.