Haryana Government will implement ‘Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday’ campaign in a befitting manner from April 14 to 24 so as to further strengthen the Panchayati Raj Institutions and promote social harmony, enhance livelihoods of the poor and foster the well-being of farmers and agricultural labourers.
A meeting in this regard was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary DS Dhesi here on Monday.
It was informed in the meeting that while the campaign would be implemented in three phases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would address all Gram Sabhas across the country on April 24. The Prime Minister’s address will be aired live in all villages and villagers will gather to hear him, said an official spokesman of Haryana Government.
In the first phase, which would be from April 14 to 16, focus would be laid on social justice in connection with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar. In all gram Panchayats, people will pay homage to Dr Ambedkar and resolve to strengthen social harmony. The people would be apprised about various schemes being implemented by the government to promote social equity.
He said that the second phase would be from April 17 to 20 and it would focus on farmers and agricultural labourers. During these days, Gram Kisan Sabhas would be organised in which meetings of farmers would be held in every Gram Panchayat. Information regarding schemes being implemented in agriculture sector will be provided to the farmers in these meetings. To improve agriculture, suggestions from farmers would also be invited.
The third phase would be from April 21 to 24, during which Gram Sabhas will be organised with a maximum participation of villagers, especially the women, members belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other marginalized groups.
Gram Sabha or village assembly will be held in each Gram Panchayat on any day between April 21 to 24 to celebrate the National Panchayati Raj Day, said the spokesman.
During Gram Sabha, discussion will be held on Gram Panchayat Development Plan for local economic development, proper utilization of funds by panchayat, safe drinking water and sanitation, role of women in rural development, social inclusion. Information regarding major Government schemes will also be given during Sabhas. Various activities like Prabhatpheri, Sanitation programme, cultural programme, rural sports programmes, honoring the aged would be held during this period, added he.