Udhampur, Dec 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Friday said that the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) is a transformative movement of citizen awareness, empowerment and saturation of beneficiary-oriented schemes towards making Bharat a developed nation.
He made these remarks while participating in the ongoing nationwide campaign, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, at Panchayat Rathian West of Udhampur district.
Addressing the gathering, the Advisor underlined that Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a transformative movement for development from the grassroots level. It aims to create awareness among citizens regarding different welfare schemes for ensuring 100 percent saturation and also seeks their participation in the spirit of ‘Jan Bhagidari’, he said.
Advisor Bhatnagar said that the transformative initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir like JJM Har Ghar Jal, strengthening power distribution, NEP implementation in schools, HADP projects in agriculture, and advancements in the health sector have amplified the development as well as economic prosperity of the UT. He emphasized the importance of digitisation and the Public Service Guarantee Act in streamlining government services for the benefit of the common masses.
The Advisor urged PRI members and government officers to achieve 100 percent saturation of welfare schemes before January 26. He called for active participation in India’s developmental journey and saturation of government schemes for the welfare of all residents.
Accompanied by the DDC Chairman and Deputy Commissioner, the Advisor took a round of stalls established by various government departments and encouraged public participation. On the occasion, the PRIs and locals reaffirmed their commitment to the nation’s development.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s message also resonated through an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) van on the occasion, capturing the attention of the audience. ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubaani’ success stories from beneficiaries of various schemes and cultural performances by school students on ‘Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke’ added vibrancy to the event.
The Advisor also distributed baby kits under BBBP, sports kits, KCC smart cards, brush cutters, loan sanction letters, Abhinandan Patra and Sehat cards under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme among the beneficiaries.
