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:
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- 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