Chief Minister Mohan Yadav gave instructions to Commissioners, Collectors through video conferencing held at Mantralaya about the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” starting from December 16 in the state. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that as per the intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the implementation of the Yatra started for public interest and welfare should be in accordance with the dignity of Modi’s Guarantee. It may be noted that the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” is being started with an objective of creating awareness about the public welfare schemes, benefits and facilities of the Central Government and to augment the reach of the schemes to the deprived people.
The objectives of the Yatra are to ensure that the benefits of major schemes reach out to the targeted beneficiaries, especially the underprivileged and aspirational people, in a time-bound manner, promote publicity and awareness of the schemes, share the experiences of the beneficiaries and ensure selection and enrollment of potential beneficiaries. The Yatra will conclude on Republic Day on 26 January 2024.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that preparations should be made at every level to ensure effective management of the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” in all districts. Participation of public representatives should be ensured on all routes of the Yatra. The Chief Minister will hold a virtual dialogue with the public representatives on December 15 regarding the effective management of the Yatra. Officers and employees should take personal interest in the Yatra and ensure that the benefits of the Yatra reach out to all the deprived and eligible persons, which is the sole purpose of the Yatra.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will participate in the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” starting from Ujjain on 16th December. Dr. Yadav said that school children, women, self-help groups, senior citizens, youth and farmers should be included in maximum numbers in the yatra. “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” should also ensure dissemination of the message of Fit India and motivate the general public to adopt a healthy lifestyle by informing them about the need for having adequate nutrition and exercise.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that route charts should be prepared for mobile vans to tour the districts and participation of maximum citizens including public representatives, regional MPs, local MLAs should be ensured. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav discussed with district collectors of Dindori, Jabalpur and Ujjain regarding the preparations for the Yatra.
“Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” focuses on public welfare schemes. 19 schemes of rural areas and 15 schemes of urban areas have been identified for the Yatra, these include schemes related to Healthy India Mission, food security, quality education, health services, proper nutrition, housing for the poor, financing services and social security.
For information and publicity of the schemes, mobile vans will reach Gram Panchayat in every district, in which Prime Minister Modi’s address, information about the schemes and films related to the schemes will be displayed. This van will also go to all the urban bodies and along with distributing pamphlets, booklets etc., applications for availing the benefits of the schemes and distribution of benefits will also be ensured. Quizzes, cultural programmes and drone demonstrations will be held to create awareness regarding the schemes.
There will be programmes like “Meri Kahani-Meri Zubani” to share personal success stories and achievements of the beneficiaries and programmes like Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke, Swachhta Geet etc. will also be organised. Information regarding natural farming and soil health card will be given through drone demonstration.
