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VBS Yatra outreach campaign continues in Jammu

VBS Yatra outreach campaign continues in Distt Doda amid impactful activities

K H News Service by K H News Service
December 8, 2023
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Doda : District Doda is experiencing a significant wave of change ignited by the highly impactful Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra outreach campaign. This ambitious initiative, spanning across Marmat, Bhagwaha, Assar, Bhaderwah, Chiralla Kahra, and Changa blocks, stands as a beacon for fostering awareness about government-driven initiatives aimed at uplifting the region. Through a collaborative effort engaging community members, leaders, and enthusiastic individuals, this yatra serves as an informative platform elucidating the diverse developmental programs in progress.
The yatra not only showcases the rich cultural tapestry of the region but also acts as a conduit for various government departments to exhibit their flagship schemes and services. With vibrant cultural showcases, esteemed personalities, and an array of community leaders in attendance, the event ignites fervour and active involvement in the nation’s advancement. Witnessing an overwhelming response at every stop, including panchayats like Bijarni, Mangota B, Beoli, Puneja, Bhallara, and others, the yatra features health check-up camps, pledge ceremonies, and grand displays of government-sponsored schemes on large LED screens.
At each panchayat, like Kulsari Panchayat in Bhaderwah block and Dhareja Panchayat, the yatra’s arrival met with enthusiastic receptions. The gatherings actively engaged in pledge ceremonies, health checkups, and revel in cultural performances and sports activities. Displaying the Prime Minister’s messages on a sizable LED screen, the yatra encapsulates the positive sentiments of beneficiaries of government schemes, highlighting their substantial impact on the community. Its overarching mission emphasizes community outreach and acknowledges the pivotal role of frontline workers in driving development and awareness.
Further amplifying its impact, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra graced various other panchayats, including Bhallara, Goila, Kencha, Changa A, Changa B, Bijarni Lower B, drawing a huge crowd of locals and students. The dissemination of crucial information on government initiatives, coupled with selfie points to commemorate the yatra, underscores its success in reaching the masses, fostering awareness, and championing the spirit of a progressive India.

VBS Yatra IEC Van visits Six Panchayats in Samba Distt
The Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Van of Viskit Bharat, an initiative of the Government of India, visited six panchayats across three blocks of Samba district, here on Thursday. The primary objective of the IEC Van is to raise awareness and mobilize people regarding various government schemes and progra
The IEC Van covered the blocks of Patti, Gurha Slathia Lower of Vijaypur block, Panchayat Ratwana and Surara in Ghagwal block, and Panchayat Darui and Moutlian Kallan in Ramgarh block.
The local communities enthusiastically welcomed the IEC Van, appreciating the efforts made by Viksit Bharat IEC Van to disseminate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to the masses.
To mark this momentous occasion, a grand event was organized at Gurha Slathia Lower. DDC Vijaypur-A Sudarshan Singh Slathia, Sarpanch Gurha Lower Jatinder Singh, and BDO Vijaypur Abhilove Mahajan graced the event with their presence. The students of Government school presented a captivating cultural program under the theme “Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke”. The beneficiaries of various schemes shared their experiences through “Meri Kahani Meri Zubaani”. Additionally, health and farmer facilitation camps were set up, providing free health check-ups and guidance on scientific farming practices. To show their commitment to the vision of Viskit Bharat and contribute to the nation’s development, all participants took a pledge.
The visit of Viskit Bharat IEC Van to the six panchayats in Samba district was a resounding success, fostering awareness and garnering support for government initiatives.

Animal Husbandry Deptt carry activities in Srinagar Panchayats under VBS Yatra
As a part of ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra(VBSY), aimed at informing citizens about the Centre’s welfare programmes and flagship schemes to empower them, the awareness camps were organised by the Chief Animal Husbandry Office Srinagar at Panchayats of Khonmoh Block of Srinagar District.
The camps were held on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad under the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, an ultimate programme launched nationwide to reach out to the unreached population has got an immense response in rural areas of Srinagar District.
During the Camps, the Animal Husbandry Department disseminated awareness about various Departmental schemes such as IDDS, IPDP, KCC and schemes under HADP. The activity regarding statistics on the achievements of Departmental schemes during the current year in the jurisdiction of block Khonmoh was also conducted.
The awareness camps held under Viksit bharat Sankalp Yatra was attended by a large number of people enthusiastically, besides Officers of line Departments.

VBS Yatra: Outreach campaign empowers people across Distt Ramban
People participate in series of events across 7 Panchayats
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday visited seven Panchayats of Ghari, Jhatgali-B, Rajgarh, Panchal-A, Allinbass-A, Allinbass-B and Hochak in block Rajgarh and Ukhral of Ramban district under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary to sensitize the people about the Centrally Sponsored Schemes launched by the Government for the welfare of people across the sections of the society.
Like in past days, the 10th day of the campaign also witnessed overwhelmingly participation in the sector and scheme based activities and initiatives aimed at informing and empowering citizens about the Centre’s developmental and welfare schemes.
Health Camps, Sankalp Pledge ceremonies, Sports Activities, awareness by concerned officials about their departmental schemes, Telecasting of Prime Minister’s message, screening of movies on schemes and cultural events were held at all venues during the programme.
Aiming at saturation of schemes and flagship programmes, the officers and resource persons of different departments also sensitised people about schemes launched for multidimensional welfare of people of the country.
Traversing through the Panchayats, the IEC Vans screened Prime Minister’s message and other promotional videos on different schemes and achievements to generate awareness on Union Government’s initiatives for public welfare.
Beneficiaries, who have availed services, also expressed their experiences under Meri Kahaani, Meri Zubaani initiative and extended their gratitude for the seamless services delivery.
The line departments also displayed their stalls regarding public welfare schemes to sensitized people and provided on-the- spot services to the general public at these stalls.
The local artists and students also took part in VBSY and presented songs, skits and other cultural events.
Pertinently, the Yatra aims to reach out to the unreached population, making them aware of various Government schemes such as Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, PM Kisan Saman Yojana, Jeevan Joti Bima Yojana, along with the process to avail benefits.

Reasi: VBS Yatra receives Warm Welcome in 6 Panchayats on Day 12 of outreach campaign
On the 12th day of the flagship outreach campaign, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reached six Panchayats of in the Reasi district, fostering community engagement and awareness.
Local PRI members and residents extended a warm welcome to this impactful initiative, demonstrating the widespread support for developmental endeavors.
The campaign unfolded in the panchayats of Dadura, Sira Kotla, Chassana A, Chassana B, Hunder, and Harotkote, where a series of activities were organized throughout the day. The program garnered enthusiastic participation from stakeholders, reflecting the community’s keen interest in the development initiatives.
Government officers and officials played a crucial role in informing the public about various government schemes aimed at improving livelihoods. Attendees were encouraged to register and take advantage of the diverse employment and welfare programs available. Live telecasts of the Prime Minister’s interactions were arranged at all venues under the umbrella of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, drawing crowds to the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Van in these diverse blocks of the Reasi district.

Yuva Vani-Awareness prog for Youth held at Govt Degree College Dharmari
The Awareness programme for educated youth was held at Degree college Dharmari Thursday to attract the College youth towards agripreneurship.
The programme was organised as per the instructions of Directors Agriculture, Ram Savak and guidance of District Nodal officer/ Chief Agriculture officer Reasi, Harbans Singh.
The programme was aimed at educating the rural youth to come forward and adopt agriculture as a full time/part-time profession for remunerative returns. The participants were motivated by experts to become job providers instead of job seekers by adopting any project under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) including Agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, sheep husbandry, fishers and other allied activity.
Awareness regarding Kisan sathi and Daksh Kisan was also provided to the participants.
Technical session was conducted by Vikas Sharma (SMS Dharmari), Anil Thakur, AEO Matlote, Harmeet Singh, AEA Budhun in the presence of the Sub Divisional Agriculture officer, S. Dalbir Singh, Principal, Dr Preetpal Kaur and SMS, Susheel Suri along with other college staff.
Moderators, Vikas Suri, Pankaj Sharma and other officials of the departments besides a large number of students were present. The programme was a great success with the full cooperation of college faculty and staff besides enthusiastic participation of students.

Kishtwar: 6 Panchayats covered on Day 10 of VBS Yatra
People hail Govt for providing benefits of flagship schemes at grassroots level
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) continues with full vigor in Kishtwar district as the outreach campaign reached ten far-off Panchayats here on the 10th Day.
People in huge numbers thronged the venues to listen to the message of the PM of India at Kundal and Atholi Panchyats of Block Paddar, Chingam-A and Chatroo Upper Panchayats of block Inderwal besides Butna Churyana and Karool-A Panchayats of Block Drabshalla.
The venues presented a festive look with colourful cultural events. The beneficiaries of different schemes including progressive farmers, entrepreneurs shared their success amid an impressive IEC campaign on centrally sponsored schemes.
The field functionaries of stakeholder departments spread awareness about government schemes, while Audio-Video sessions through LED mounted IEC Vans were the key attractions for the locals.
The people were imparted awareness about welfare schemes related to sanitation facilities, financial services, electricity connections, access to LPG cylinders, housing for the poor, food security, proper nutrition, reliable healthcare, clean drinking water, etc.
The villagers, young and old, thronged the venues of IEC vans and enthusiastically participated in VBSY, while beneficiaries lauded the govt for extending key flagship beneficiary schemes to them on the ground level.
Additionally, beneficiaries were felicitated with essential resources, including Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), Ujjwala Scheme connections, and Bank ATM cards, in a seamless process during the event.
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra continues to forge ahead under the overall supervision of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav, striving to reach the unreached and empower them with the knowledge and means to benefit from various government schemes, fostering a more informed and engaged society poised for collective growth and progress.

VBS Yatra in Distt Rajouri: IEC Vans Traversed Through Panchayats of Border Block Nowshera
The ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) in District Rajouri has reached a significant milestone as it enters the border block of Nowshera. The 72-day campaign aims to promote government schemes and ensure their maximum reach and benefits to the targeted beneficiaries within a specified timeframe.
The VBSY has evoked tremendous enthusiasm and active participation among the local communities and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the district. The event has garnered strong support from the public, showcasing their commitment to the nation’s development and progress.
The IEC Vans, which are at the heart of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, have been traveling through the picturesque locations of Rajal-A, H Thakra, Bajnowa, H Khanka, Nonial Lower, Nonial Upper, Dhanaka, Chowki, Handan, Kalsian, Bhawani-A, Bhawani-B, and Khamba. These vans are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-video facilities and serve as mobile information hubs, engaging the local residents and providing them with valuable knowledge about government schemes and progra
At each location, the Yatra has received a warm welcome from PRIs, senior citizens, government officials, and the local residents. Community members have eagerly gathered to witness enlightening audio-video presentations showcased on the Special IEC Vans. They have also had the privilege of listening to a recorded video message from the esteemed Prime Minister, emphasizing the significance and impact of the campaign. The Prime Minister’s message has served as a powerful inspiration, encouraging everyone present to actively participate in the holistic development of the nation.
During the event, participants have taken the “Viksit Sankalp Bharat pledge,” reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the comprehensive development of the nation. This pledge symbolizes their dedication and determination to contribute towards the progress and upliftment of their communities and the country as a whole.
The Viksit Bharat Yatra continues to make a lasting impact in Rajouri district, empowering local communities and ensuring the effective implementation of government schemes. Through its extensive outreach and focused efforts, the Yatra strives to bring about positive change, uplift the underprivileged sections of society, and foster an environment of inclusive growth and development.
As the Yatra progresses, it is expected that more individuals and communities will actively participate, recognizing the transformative potential of government programs and schemes. With the collective resolve of the people, the Viksit Bharat Yatra is poised to create a brighter and more prosperous future for all citizens of Rajouri district and the nation as a whole.

VBS Yatra: Kathua Resident hails PM’s Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme
Mohan Lal, a resident of Panchayat Badnota, Block Lohai Malhar in Kathua district has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the benefits of the Golden Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
The appreciation of Mohan Lal and Lakhs of other beneficiaries bears testament to the success of the government’s commitment to provide healthcare security to the people of India. He shared his personal testimony under the “Meri Kahani Meri Zubani” segment during the ongoing “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.”
Mohan Lal, a beneficiary of the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana, highlighted the significant impact of the Golden Card in providing access to quality healthcare services. His testimonial sheds light on the positive transformation in the lives of individuals and families who have benefitted from this healthcare initiative.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana has emerged as a cornerstone of the government’s commitment to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare services for all. The success stories, such as that of Mohan Lal, underscore the tangible benefits brought about by the government’s initiatives in the healthcare sector.
The “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” has brought to the forefront numerous such narratives that showcase the positive impact of government schemes on the lives of citizens across the country. Mohan Lal’s expression of deep gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands as a testament to the transformative changes that have been ushered in through initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana.
The government remains dedicated to expanding the reach and effectiveness of healthcare services, with a focus on ensuring that every citizen has access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare. Through initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana, the government continues to work towards building a healthier and more prosperous India.
As Mohan Lal’s experience demonstrates, the Golden Card under the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana has emerged as a crucial tool in empowering individuals and families to avail necessary healthcare services, thus bolstering their overall well-being and quality of life.
The government’s commitment to providing healthcare security and improving the accessibility of healthcare services in rural areas has received validation through testimonials like that of Mohan Lal. His heartfelt gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi serves as a powerful reminder of the tangible impact of the government’s efforts in ensuring healthcare for all.
The “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” continues to serve as a platform for individuals to share their experiences and stories of transformation, further underscoring the government’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of its citizens, especially in the realm of healthcare.
Moving forward, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure, expanding the reach of healthcare services, and ensuring that every citizen receives the care and support they need. The testimonial of Mohan Lal stands as a symbol of hope and validation for the government’s ongoing efforts in the healthcare sector.

K H News Service

K H News Service

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