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  • May 08, 2024
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‘VIKSIT BHARAT SANKALP YATRA’ INITIATIVES DEEMED NON-POLITICAL BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Why in the news?

Central government assures Delhi High Court that ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ schemes are apolitical, aimed at benefiting citizens.

About Government’s Assertion:

  • The central government informed the Delhi High Court that initiatives under the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ are politically neutral.
  • Aimed at benefiting the common citizen, these schemes are devoid of any political connotations.
  • The government emphasised that there are no political names, symbols, or references associated with these initiatives.
source:slideshare
About the the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ :

  • About:
  • Government initiative to raise awareness and monitor implementation of flagship central schemes.
  • Includes programs like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Surkasha Bima, PM SVANidhi, etc.
  • Aims:
  • Target vulnerable eligible individuals who haven’t utilised schemes.
  • Disseminate information and create awareness about schemes.
  • Engage beneficiaries through personal stories and experiences, aiming for enrollment.
  • Implementation:
  • Actively involves Union ministries and state governments.
  • Achievements:
  • Reached over 2.50 crore citizens across 68,000 Gram Panchayats in just one month.
  • Over 2 crore beneficiaries shared experiences under the ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani’ initiative.