Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) through video conferencing. On this occasion, the Prime Minister addressed the gathering through virtual mode. Thousands of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra beneficiaries from across the country participated virtually in this program. More than two thousand VBSY vans, thousands of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Common Service Centers (CSCs) from across the country were also involved during the program. A large number of Union Ministers, MPs, MLAs and local level representatives also participated in the program.

Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Royal Vatika, NIT Legislative Assembly constituency, Faridabad, Haryana. During the program, the Union Minister of State administered the oath to the citizens on ‘Hamara Sankalp-Viksit Bharat’.

Union Minister of State Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar also interacted directly with the people participating in the program. Addressing the program, the Union Minister of State said, "The objective of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is to ensure to the general public the benefits of the public welfare schemes launched by the Modi government. He said that the benefits of these schemes will be extended 100 percent to every eligible person. He says, this should be achieved and no one should be left out of it. The Union Minister of State said that Prime Minister Modi had taken a pledge that when India completes 100 years of independence, the country should be a developed nation, a great nation. He said that this resolution will be fulfilled. We have to empower the last person standing in the queue and strengthen him and bring him into the mainstream. He said that that is why Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is going on in every corner of every village and city of the country and it is to continue till January 25. 

The Union Minister of State said that during this visit, the officers related to the schemes will be among the people for three to four hours and every information related to the scheme will be made available. He also shared the data of many schemes of the Union Government. The Union Minister of State instructed all the officers to provide benefits of the schemes by reaching out to the people.

Union Minister Krishna Pal Gurjar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hoisted the flag of the heritage of Indian culture in the world. He said that through Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, the poor are getting 100 percent benefits near their doorstep. In the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from Jharkhand from 15th November. This Rath Yatra, guaranteed by Modi ji, will reach every village and every locality of cities across the country by 25th January.   

Union Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar said that by opening accounts of 50 crore poor people, they are being given the benefits of government schemes and projects by uploading them on the government online platform system. Apart from this, poor families are also being insured in case of an accident for an amount of Rs 2 lakh. At the same time, 11 crore women have been given free gas connections under Ujjwala Yojna and houses have been built for four crore people under the PM Awas Yojana. Under the vendor scheme in the country, money ranging from ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 50,000 is being given without interest to the street vendors. He said that the work of providing free food grains to crores of people has been done by the Modi government. Loans up to Rs 3,00,000 are being given at affordable interest rates to self-employed people. In the country under Ayushman Scheme
Annual treatment up to Rs 5,00,000 is being provided to poor families. In the state, Chief Minister Manohar Lal has increased the income of poor families by linking Chirayu Yojana with Ayushman Yojana to Rs 180,000. Yellow cards have been made for 39 lakh families in the state. ₹6000 is going directly into the accounts of 11 crore farmers of the country annually. At the same time, 5 lakh families were provided free assistance to women during the time of Covid.

During this, stalls regarding schemes were set up by many concerned departments. Apart from this, a health checkup camp was also organized, in which  Union Minister of State Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar got his medical checkup done.

On this occasion, Badkhal MLA Seema Trikha, PIB Chandigarh Additional Director General, Sh. Rajinder Chaudhry, Railway Electrical Engineer Mahendra Kumar, SDM Badkhal Amit Mann, MCF Joint Commissioner Shikha Antil, BJP District President Gopal Sharma and many dignitaries and officials of various departments were present. 
 

Hon'ble Union Minister Sh. @KPGBJP's visit to the stalls of flagship schemes during #ViksitBharatSankalpYatra highlights a dedication to efficient implementation. Empowering beneficiaries and showcasing Faridabad's potential for development!#HamaraSankalpViksitBharat @MIB_India pic.twitter.com/2iGp1K1iKO

— PIB in Chandigarh (@PIBChandigarh) December 9, 2023

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