When poor, Farmers, Women, Youth Are Empowered, Country Will Become Powerful: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the transformative impact of empowering the underprivileged segments of society during his address at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. He highlighted the government’s initiatives to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly in agricultural policies, expanding discussions beyond production and sales to encompass the daily issues farmers encounter.

Government’s efforts to support farmers

Modi reaffirmed the government’s efforts to alleviate farmers’ difficulties, citing measures such as the transfer of Rs 30,000 to each farmer through the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, fostering agricultural cooperation through organizations like PACS and FPO, enhancing storage facilities, and boosting the food processing industry. He specifically mentioned the online sale option for Toor and Arhar dal farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP), extending this initiative to other pulses to reduce imports and benefit local farmers.

Modi ki guarantee

The overarching goal of the Yatra is to ensure inclusive coverage of government schemes for deserving beneficiaries, resonating with the concept of ‘Modi ki guarantee.’ The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of reaching every corner of the country, ensuring that those who have long-awaited government scheme benefits experience meaningful change.

Modi highlighted the Yatra’s significant impact, including the engagement of approximately 11 crore people across the country. He stressed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of the poor, youth, women, and farmers, aiming to liberate future generations from the struggles faced by previous ones.

Impact of Bharat Sankalp Yatra

The Yatra led to a surge in applications for various schemes like Ujjwala connections, insurance programs, and financial assistance initiatives, demonstrating its wide-reaching impact. Modi emphasized the success of health check-ups, particularly for marginalized communities, underscoring the government’s efforts in healthcare accessibility, Ayushman Yojana, free dialysis for the impoverished, and low-cost medicines at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

Additionally, Modi spotlighted the strides made in women’s empowerment through schemes like Mudra Yojna, wherein women participate as Bank Mitras, Pashu Sakhis, and Asha workers. He mentioned the significant rise in women joining self-help groups, resulting in many becoming financially self-sufficient over the years.

In conclusion, the Prime Minister stressed the collective responsibility of citizens in contributing towards India’s development, urging everyone to fulfill their duties to transform the nation into a developed country.