Katra man figures among major beneficiaries
Ganesh’s story echos experiences of millions
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) through video conferencing and also launched the yatra in five States where it couldn’t be held earlier due to imposition of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) because of the Assembly elections.
A man from holy town of Katra, the base camp of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji shrine, in Reasi district of Jammu division and a woman from Dimapur, Nagaland, have also been mentioned in a detailed official document circulated on the VBSY today.
“Ganesh Sharma’s story from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is a powerful example of the Central Government. Ganesh suffered a fracture in his leg due to an unfortunate accident. He sought treatment and explored other alternative medications but these attempts proved unsuccessful, leaving him in a state of despair,” the statement said.
However, it added, a glimmer of hoped emerged in the form of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
Through the Ayushman card, the Government covered the costs of his treatment, allowing Ganesh to receive the care he needed, the statement said.
It also referred to the story of Rita Gosh, a street vendor from Dimapur, Nagaland describing her as shining example of the emphasis of the Central Government on inclusive development.
“While Ganesh Sharma and Rita Gosh’s stories are unique, they echo the experiences of millions across India. The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, with its unwavering commitment to inclusive development, is ensuring that no citizen is left behind. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about the ripple effect of transformation seen in the laughter of children drinking clean water, the pride of a farmer holding his land deed, and the hope in the eyes of a mother who can now afford healthcare for her family. This is Viksit Bharat in action, not just a promise,” the official statement said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that his guarantee begins from where hope from everyone else ends and asserted that development of smaller cities is at the centre of his resolve to make India a developed country.
Addressing the beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra through video conferencing, he said, “With resolve of a developed India, ‘Modi’s guarantee vehicle’ is reaching every corner of country.”
In one month, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has reached thousands of villages and cities and most of them are small towns, he added.
Modi said his Government is trying to ease troubles of everyone like a family member.
“This is our Government that has helped the poor, farmers, small businessmen and various other sections of society. Modi’s guarantee begins after hope from everyone else ends,” he said.
Modi said that for a long time after independence, benefits of development were limited to a few big cities, but his Government is focussing on development of smaller cities and that would strengthen the foundation for a developed India.
He also urged everyone to avail the benefits of various government schemes.
“Even though Modi has flagged off the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra, the truth is that today the countrymen have taken command of that yatra. At a place where the journey halts, people from other villages or cities start leading the journey,” he said.
Modi also flagged off the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram, the five States where Assembly elections were held recently.
The yatra was launched for other States earlier, but the launch for the five states got delayed due to the Model Code of Conduct in place due to the elections.
He also interacted with beneficiaries from various States who have availed various Government schemes.
Interacting with one such beneficiary, he said ‘atmanirbhar’ women of the country are not just sustaining themselves, but also becoming a boon for others.
Modi said his Government is working relentlessly for such committed and hard-working people.
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being undertaken across the country with the aim to attain saturation of flagship Government schemes by ensuring their benefits reach all the targeted beneficiaries in a time-bound manner.
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