PM Addresses Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Context: PM participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme at Barki Gram Sabha of Sewapuri development block in Varanasi.

Key Updates on Viksit Bharat Sankalp

• Nearly 2 crore individuals have taken Viksit Bharat Sankalp and over 2 Crore beneficiaries of Central Government Schemes have shared their experiences under ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani’ initiative.

About Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

• Objective: To raise awareness about and track the implementation of flagship central schemes, such as Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima, and PM SVANidhi.
• Key Aims:
• • Targeted Outreach to the Vulnerable: Reach out to eligible individuals under various schemes who have not yet availed benefits.
  • Information Dissemination and Awareness Generation: Spread information and create awareness about government schemes among the target audience.
  • Beneficiary Interaction through Personal Stories: Engage with beneficiaries by capturing and sharing their personal stories and experiences with government schemes.
  • Enrollment of Potential Beneficiaries: Collect details and facilitate the enrollment of potential beneficiaries during the Yatra for effective scheme participation.

Learn more about the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY), here. 

News Source: The Hindu