DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
REASI, Dec 21
Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Mandeep Kaur, today visited Duggar Dhani, Kheral panchayat in Pouni block as part of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide campaign to spread awareness and ensure saturation of flagship schemes of the government.
She presided over a mega event organized under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra besides chairing a public outreach programme aimed at saturating all government schemes and enhancing awareness among the local population.
In a momentous occasion marked by the celebration of Viksit Bharat, an initiative aimed at fostering development and progress, a special message by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, resonated with the audience.
The event showcased a series of development videos, providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing projects and future initiatives.
While addressing the gathering, Commissioner Secretary emphasized the Prime Minister’s vision behind the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) of ensuring widespread awareness among rural masses, reaching the unreached population and facilitating utilization of government welfare schemes. She highlighted the transformative impact of VBSY in fostering development, promoting engagement with government schemes, and achieving saturation under citizen-centric schemes.
Mandeep Kaur praised the beneficiaries and expressed satisfaction over the impact of PM’s schemes in remote areas. She also highlighted Jammu and Kashmir as a shining example of the success of Ayushman Bharat, which has reduced the out-of-pocket expenditure of the households for medical care.
Commissioner Secretary, along with DDC Chairman and District Development Commissioner, conducted a comprehensive inspection of stalls set up by various government departments. These stalls showcased a wide array of schemes pertaining to agriculture, horticulture, health, animal husbandry, social welfare, handicraft, handloom, and other key sectors.
Beneficiaries from diverse walks of life came forward to share their success stories, shedding light on the substantial advantages gained from government welfare schemes. The campaign, aptly titled “Meri Kahani Meri Zubani,” has become a poignant platform for individuals to vocalize the tangible impact of these initiatives on their lives.
Mandeep Kaur administered the “Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat” pledge to the participants including students, officers, officials, Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members, and enthusiastic citizens. During the event, Commissioner Secretary distributed motorised tricycles, Abhinandan Patra, Pension letters among the beneficiaries.
DDC Chairman Saraf Singh Nag, DC Vishesh Mahajan, ADDC Jyoti Slathia, ADC Anirudh Rai, ACP, CEO, BDC, DIO and BDC members, PRI representatives besides a large number of people actively participated in the program.
