DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
JAMMU, Dec 6
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra special van reached Panchayat Sunjwan Upper of Block Satwari today amid a warm welcome by the members of the Swagat Committee, Block Development Officer Satwari, Sandeep Kumar Gupta and PRI members in presence of officials of line departments and local public. The VBSY Van spread the message of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of Independence.
The van displayed a video message of the PM, urging the people to take a pledge to work for the progress and prosperity of the country. The people present at the event took the Sankalp ( pledge) and expressed their commitment to the cause.
The event began with the National Anthem and was followed by cultural performances by the students of GHS Chatta, who showcased their talent and enthusiasm through songs, dances and skits. The audience appreciated the talent of the young artists and encouraged them with applause. Representatives of the line departments, manning departmental stalls, explained the various schemes and programmes run by the government for the public welfare. They also distributed pamphlets and brochures to the people and answered their queries.
At the event, the AYUSHMAN Golden Cards were distributed to the eligible beneficiaries, who can avail free health care services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Certificates of appreciation were also distributed among Progressive Farmers to recognize their contribution to the agriculture sector. Sanction letters of old age and widow pensions were also handed over to the deserving applicants on the spot.
The VBSY Van will continue its journey and visit more Panchayats in the coming days to spread the message of the PM and create awareness among the people about the various developmental initiatives of the government.