Along with the rest of the country, the 2^nd Phase of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (Urban) has started in Assam today in Kharghuli, Guwahati. Shri Mrigen sarania, Mayor, Guwahati City was present in the occasion. In the 2^nd Phase, 4 vans will cover the cities of Guwahati, Nagaon, Jorhat and Tinsukia in the coming 20 days.

                                                                      

Commenting on the significance of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), Mayor, Shri Mrigen Sarania said, “The Purpose of the Yatra is to aware the public about various Government welfare schemes like Ujjwala, SVANidhi, Ayushman Bharat and many more. The Yatra has touched millions of life across the country. This journey has brought together Government organizations, community leaders and social workers to share innovative ideas to transform lives at the grass root level.”

                                                                      

He further added, “Under the vision and leadership of PM Modi, we are able to achieve a landmark where every citizen can thrive to be a better individual in every sense. Today, our country is rapidly growing towards a thriving, empowered and inclusive India”

Smt. Jonmoni Deka, Councillor. Shri Pranab Dutta Goswami, Joint Commissioner, GMC, Shri Manash Jyoti Malakar, Assistant commissioner, GMC, and Shri Bhaskarjyoti Das, Social worker were also present in the meeting. More than 500 people participated in the event.

The 1^st phase was completed in Assam on 31^st January, 2024 and it garnered a huge response from the public. 154 urban event locations were covered and 2,02,545 people attended the 1^st phase of VBSY (Urban).

                                                                      

Many beneficiaries also shared their success stories after availing benefits of schemes like PM SVANnidhi Yojana in today’s programme. Health camps were also set up where Ayushman cards were distributed among the public. A pledge on Viksit Bharat was also taken by the public led by the Mayor.

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