The Yogi government is organising ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ from November 15 to January 26 across Uttar Pradesh with an aim to promote and publicise government schemes at various levels and ensure its benefits reach eligible people.
Registration of beneficiaries under different schemes will also take place in the course of the journey.
The secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, had written to all the state governments regarding the implementation of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ and ensuring public participation in it.
Keeping this in mind, the Urban Development department has directed all the municipal commissioners and executive officers of municipal corporations and nagar panchayats regarding the yatra.
In the order issued by Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Amrit Abhijat, it has been said that the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ will be organised to effectively deliver the benefits of public facilities and government schemes to the most vulnerable through active public participation in the state’s urban bodies.
Taking cognisance of the letter by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, necessary action should be taken to ensure successful implementation of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ in all urban bodies and wide public participation in it, the order adds.
Following the principal secretary’s instructions, preparations have started on a large scale in the urban bodies for conducting the yatra.
The objective of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ is to raise awareness amongst the deprived, weaker, and eligible individuals, who, despite being eligible, have been deprived of the benefits of the Urban Development department’s schemes in the municipal bodies across the state.
Through extensive promotion and dissemination of the various schemes of the Urban Development department, the initiative aims to bring public awareness, facilitate discussions with beneficiaries about government schemes, and share personal stories and experiences.
Notably, ensuring the enrolment of eligible and potential beneficiaries during the journey is crucial.
Under the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’, wide publicity of public interest schemes will be ensured through audio, visuals, brochures, pamphlets, booklets, etc.