The Modi Government has decided to go to town with a series of schemes implemented by it for the uplift of the poor and farmers on completion of two years in office.
Senior Ministers, MPs, party officials and party workers have been asked to spread out across the country and showcase major accomplishments of the Modi Government since it came to power on May 26, 2014.
In a PowerPoint presentation for the media, Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted six achievements that constitute the flesh and bone of the Modi Government’s report card.
The first on the list was a presentation titled, “Empowering the poor.” This section highlighted steps like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Skill Development Initiative scheme, Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Suraksha Bima Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, etc.
This was followed by a presentation tilted, “Prosperous farmers for a prosperous India.” This showcased the Government’s focus on schemes like distribution of soil health card to nearly 1.84 crore farmers, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, etc.
“Building infrastructure for a modern futuristic India” was the third on the list followed by a section titled “Empowering Nari Shakti.”
“New governance paradigms” including several innovative initiatives of the Modi Government was also part of the report card. “Unleashing an era of youth-led development” was the sixth highlight.
Sitharaman said the list of achievements could run into hundreds of pages and slides.