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Hyderabad, Jan.13 (Press media of india): The Union government is unwavering in its commitment to bringing development to every poor family’s doorstep, said Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh.
The Union Minister participated in Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra held at Hylam Colony Jubilee Hills and Bagh Lingampally – Sundaraiah Park in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, R K Singh emphasised the importance of the yatra in creating awareness about the central government schemes and how they can help people to prosper.
He also urged those who may have missed out on these schemes to apply and avail the benefits.
“This is a great opportunity for everyone to take advantage of the government’s initiatives and improve their lives,” R K Singh said.
Addressing the two events, the Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India was growing and becoming a superpower.
He highlighted various schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana which provides affordable housing, Ayushman Bharat which provides health insurance up to Rs.5 lakh, PM Swanidhi Yojana which provides loans for business purposes to street vendors, Jeevan Jyothy Bima Yojana, an insurance scheme with meagre premium, Mudra yojana which enables the beneficiaries to apply for business loan without any collateral are meant to benefit economically weaker sections of the society.
The Minister also highlighted that the poor people are very close to the heart of Narendra Modi and that is why he has made provision of 5 kg for 5 years of free rations to all the poor people in India.
“We have made the country strong. Now our enemies have stopped carrying out terrorist attacks. We have given a befitting reply whether it is Pakistan or China. Today, India is the 5th largest power in the world. Our core philosophy is to make India strong. And the second core belief is to bring the poor people out of poverty. Every poor person should have access to food, electricity and water,” R K Singh pointed out.
This yatra surpassed approximately 12 crore participants and is going on throughout the country.
Earlier, the Minister flagged off the IEC vehicle and unveiled an IEC material of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which showcases information about various Central government schemes.
The Minister also visited various central government stalls set up at the programme. (PMI)
