PM Narendra Modi through video conferencing on Tuesday interacted with the beneficiaries of Jharkhand covered under Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme, a flagship initiative of the Government of India which aims at providing affordable housing to the underprivileged. Addressing the beneficiaries, the PM questioned them as to what extent their standard of living has improved after availing the service of one of the ambitious schemes of the government. The mission of PMAY initiative is to provide housing to all by the year 2022.
During the live conversation with three beneficiaries, Anjali Devi, Neelu Devi and Jubaida Khatoon, the PM asked them about their struggle, their lives before availing the benefits of PMAY and the difference they find now. The PM discussed the initial problems faced by the people in the process of constructing houses and the joyful feeling once the construction work is over. The beneficiaries too shared their experiences with the PM.
Mentioning about the discussion, the PM on twitter wrote, “A particularly interesting interaction with PMAY beneficiaries in Jharkhand. You would be amazed to know that these women have benefitted from Mudra loan and Ujjawala Yojana. It is wonderful to see several of the NDA government’s schemes touch lives of many.”
Besides taking insights from PMAY beneficiaries, the PM spoke to Gayatri Devi, a female mason who recently helped a team in constructing toilets under Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan (SBA). Notably, Jharkhand got special recognition on national forum on utilizing female workforce for constructing toilets. During special radio feature programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the PM had brought this into limelight. Meanwhile, Gayatri Devi while sharing her experience said that earlier people never used to believe in their capability but now the scenario has changed and they are getting work.
The PM during the conservation discussed about Mudra loan. He also advised women to keep their family members away from addiction. The PM assured women that all their aspirations will be fulfilled as a few of them during interaction demanded to provide similar benefits to other family members as well. Government officials, including Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Urban Development, Housing and Planning, Arun Kumar Singh, Director, Urban Development, Aashish Singhmar and others were present at Project Building during the discussion.