DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
KATHUA, Nov 25
Multifarious activities under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at informing and empowering citizens about the Centre’s flagship schemes, were held today in Kathua district as the campaign kickstarted in 13 Panchayats of Hiranagar, Billawar and Mahanpur blocks on the inaugural day.
A dynamic melange of events and initiatives unfolded on the first day of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, weaving together stories of empowerment and collective engagement towardd a shared vision of national development. The aim of the Yatra is to generate awareness regarding the Central government’s welfare schemes and policies and achieve 100% saturation of flagship government schemes. People thronged the venues and enthusiastically participated in the activities organized as well as availed of the on-spot services provided besides participating in Health Camps organized for screening of TB and Sickle cell disease.
During the program, Viksit Sankalp Bharat pledge was also administered to all the participants who pledged for the overall development of the Nation.
Meanwhile, a series of cultural events were presented by the students depicting rich Dogra and Pahari culture. Individual success stories were also weaved into the Yatra where beneficiaries presented “Meri Kahani Meri Zubani,” a testimony on transformation brought about by the government’s flagship schemes in their lives.
Pertinently, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is the largest-ever outreach initiative of the Government of India. Planked on the vision of inclusive development, it has been a constant endeavour to ensure that the benefits of the government schemes reach all in every corner of the nation.
The Yatra marks a significant step in the achievement of this objective through outreach, information dissemination, and empowering citizens to become active stakeholders in the country’s development.
