Chandigarh, January 7 - Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that gone are the days when the actual beneficiaries had to run from pillar to post to get the benefits of the welfare schemes. With the radical system changes brought by both Centre and State governments today, eligible citizens in the country and the state are benefiting from government schemes and facilities at their doorstep. Unlike previous governments, now people do not have to make rounds of government offices.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the central government is continuously working to alleviate the troubles of the common people and fulfill the needs of the last mile citizens. The ongoing ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ across the country is serving as a significant medium to reach those who, for some reason, have not yet connected with government schemes. It plays a crucial role in fulfilling the commitment of the Prime Minister to make India a developed Nation, and we all must work together to fulfill this dream,” said Sh. Manohar Lal, while interacting with the participants of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra participants through video conferencing here today.
The Chief Minister urged citizens to ensure maximum participation in the yatra and take advantage of both central and state government schemes. He stated that the objective of this yatra is to bring India into the category of developed nations. Currently, there are approximately 37 countries out of nearly 200 in the world that fall into the developed nation category. The Prime Minister envisions that by the time the country completes 100 years of independence in 2047, India will also be in the category of developed nations, where the needs of every citizen are met, said Sh. Manohar Lal.
The Chief Minister emphasised that when every citizen receives necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, education, health, and respect in an accessible manner, our country will be truly developed.
The Prime Minister has personally experienced the difficulties of the common people and formulated welfare schemes for every section of society
Sh. Manohar Lal said that in a democracy, the government must work for the welfare of the people. Any difficulties faced by citizens in availing various facilities and schemes should be addressed in a way that makes their tasks simple, and it is the utmost responsibility of the government. However, during the previous governments, people faced difficulties in obtaining government schemes and benefits. They would get tired of making numerous rounds in government offices, and still, they wouldn't receive any benefits. Not only that, they had to endure the curse of corruption, said the Chief Minister.
He said that during the 13-14 continuous years when Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, and even during those 14 years, he closely understood the troubles of the people. In 2014, when he became the Prime Minister, new systems were made to alleviate the troubles of the people so that every individual in society could benefit from all the schemes and facilities.
Over the past eight years, approximately 28,000 food processing units have been established in Haryana
Sh. Manohar Lal stated that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi aims to establish more than 2 lakh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to provide employment opportunities to people. In Haryana, the state government has also devised a plan to establish micro-industries in every block. Additionally, around 65 lakh women are associated with self-help groups in the state, producing small goods and selling them through fairs and markets.
The state government envisions Sanjha Bazar to make the products of these Self-Help Groups available, allowing them to book shops for selling their products. He mentioned the growth of the food processing industry in Haryana, with around 28,000 food processing units being established in the past eight years, employing the local level, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.
Three Cs- Corruption, Crime, and Caste-based politics flourished during the tenure of the previous government have been eliminated
Sh. Manohar Lal stated that they are progressing towards 7-star development in Haryana, focusing on shiksha, suraksha, swasthya, swabhiman, swavalamban, SEWA and sushasan. Based on this, Government are providing various services to the citizens. However, due to the narrow thinking of previous governments, three Cs- Corruption, Crime, and Caste-based politics flourished, which now have been eradicated to a great extent. Previous governments dragged people into caste politics and divided them based on caste, however, we have always ensured the holistic development of Haryana, said the Chief Minister.
“When we came to power in 2014, we strongly advocated for ‘Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek’. Keeping in mind social harmony, we have ensured that all schemes benefit the citizens in line with the vision of Antyodaya,,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while emphasising that the first right to government schemes and facilities belongs to the poor, regardless of their caste,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.
Until now, approximately 5,099 programs have been conducted, with participation from over 37 lakh people
Sh. Manohar Lal shared that in April 2023, the Jan Samvad program was initiated in Haryana to resolve common people's complaints and provide amenities. He said that he conducted around 115 such Samvad programs, and other ministers, MPs, and MLAs also organized Jan Samvad programs. Thus, more than 1,000 programs have been held. A total of 8,300 programs were planned to cover all villages and wards. However, during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, we have integrated the Jan Samvad program with this Yatra.
He stated that on November 30, 2023, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Haryana was formally launched from Fatehpur Billoch village in Faridabad district. Since then, around 5,099 programs have been conducted, with over 37 lakh people actively participating. The remaining 3,300 programs will be completed by January 25. He said that the ‘Modi ki guarantee ki gadi’ is reaching every village, and a large number of people are benefiting from it, informed the Chief Minister.
During Yatra, health check-ups for 642,000 people were conducted, and 7.35 lakh Ayushman cards were issued
The Chief Minister informed that during the Yatra, people are being made aware of various central government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Yojana, Mudra Yojana, Svamitva Yojana, Mudra Yojana, Svanidhi Yojana, and Fasal Bima Yojana.
“Approximately 642,000 people underwent health check-ups in health camps, and checks for tuberculosis were conducted for over 4.39 lakh people. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, 29,000 people have registered. Additionally, 7.35 lakh Ayushman cards have been issued, and 52,000 people have enrolled in the Suraksha Bima Yojana. The Chirayu Haryana scheme has added 1.10 lakh new beneficiaries. About 10,000 people have registered under the PM Svanidhi scheme,” informed Sh. Manohar Lal.
He said that consultations have been provided to 1.17 lakh people under the SEWA department to start self-employment or avail of benefits under other schemes. 1.48 lakh people got their PPP information Updated, and 43,000 farmers have provided information under the Meri Fasal Mera Byora scheme. Under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, 13,552 people have benefited.
The Chief Minister emphasized that during the Yatra, citizens' complaints without on-the-spot resolution are reported to the headquarters, and they are recorded on the Jan Samvad portal. Each application is sent to the relevant department for a prompt resolution. So far, 59,000 applications have been filed on the Jan Samvad portal, with around 12,000 cases resolved and some are not feasible. Every citizen receives information about the actions taken on their complaints through SMS, he shared.
Director General, Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar and Joint Director (Admn.), Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department, Sh. Gaurav Gupta and other officers also remained present on this occasion.