Ram Shankar Katheria, Minister of State, Human Resource and Development (higher education), inaugurated a multimedia exhibition Saal Ek Shuruat Anek , organised by IndianOil Corporation limited under the aegis of Directorate of Audio Visual Publicity on the achievements of the NDA Government. It was inaugurated in the presence Yadvendra Shrivastav, general manager (lPG), UPSO-II, other senior officials, media and the public at large at Agra College, Agra.
The exhibition showcases various achievements and policy initiatives of the Government. Facilities such as banking and free health checkup have also been provided at the exhibition venue so that the viewer can get the benefits of both.
On the occasion, Katheria, spoke about the achievements of the NDA Government, which has completed one year of its governance. The Government had launched the PAHAl scheme for lPG consumers, which has benefitted approximately 15 crore households so far across the country.
Under the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan, work has started for construction of toilets in over 6,000 schools. Various social security schemes for the poor like the Pradhan Mantri Jivan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Suraksha Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Scheme have also been started. The ‘Make in India’ scheme has been launched with an aim of increasing job opportunities for everyone as well as for industrial development.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was started for ensuring women participation in the country’s development. Jan Dhan Yojana was launched for the social security and financial inclusion of each and every individual of society. Under this scheme, the banks have opened zero balance accounts for poor people.
The Give It Up scheme has been launched to make cooking gas available to both the poor people and for those living in rural areas. Under the scheme, the financially capable people of the society are voluntarily giving up lPG subsidy. The funds so generated will be utilised for those individuals of the society who really need it.
Speaking on the occasion, Shrivastava appealed to the citizens of Agra to voluntarily give up lPG subsidy in the nation’s favour.