Syllabus: GS
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the success of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, reaching 11 crore people, transforming it into a people’s journey.
Issue: Government Schemes Awareness.
Synopsis:
Key achievements highlighted include:
- VBSY made contact with 11 crore people, bridging the gap between the government and society.
- VBSY evolved into a journey of dreams and trust for the people, promoting Modi Ki Guarantee for positive change.
- The Yatra positively impacted the lives of those waiting for government scheme benefits, reaching doorsteps and proactively providing assistance.
- Modi Ki Guarantee gains global recognition, reflecting a shift in the lives of a large section of the population.
- The government prioritizes empowering the poor, farmers, women, and youth, considering them the four biggest castes of the country.
- VBSY receives 12 lakh new applications for Ujjwala gas connections and numerous applications for other schemes like Suraksha Bima Yojana, Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, and PM SVANidhi.
- Over two crore health check-ups conducted, including TB and sickle cell check-ups. Ayushman Yojana brings healthcare to the doorsteps of the poor.
- Mudra Yojana empowers women, with ten crore joining self-help groups, becoming Lakhpati Didis.
- PM emphasizes efforts to address farmers’ daily challenges, with initiatives like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and support for agricultural cooperation, storage, and processing.
- Toor or Arhar dal farmers can now sell produce directly to the government online, ensuring MSP and better market prices.
- Campaign to increase Lakhpati Didis by two crores under NaMo Drone Didi Scheme, demonstrating one lakh drones during VBSY.
Background
| What is the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?ü  To promote and publicize government welfare schemes.
ü  To enroll potential beneficiaries of these schemes by collecting details during the yatra. Features ü  The schemes that will be publicized through the yatra include Ayushman Bharat ; PMJAY PM Garlb Kalyan Anna Yojana; Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana among others. ü  IEC Vans to publicize schemes Five specially designed IEC (Information, Education and Communication) Vans will carry the message of the Government’s flagship welfare programmes. ü  Target The target is to cover over 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats and over 3,600 urban local bodies by 25th January 2024. |
Conclusion: The VBSY has emerged as a transformative initiative, positively impacting millions and addressing diverse aspects of socio-economic development in India.
