Chandigarh, November 30 - In an effort to raise awareness among every citizen of the state regarding the Central and State Government's schemes, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from the Fatehpur Billouch village in Faridabad today.

Through various programs organized statewide under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, citizens were aware about government schemes, and concerted efforts were made to ensure that the benefits of these services are directly accessible to the public. The Yatra, commencing from rural areas, is set to traverse all villages and towns across Haryana continuously over the next 50 days. 72 LED vans have been strategically deployed throughout the state to disseminate information to every nook and corner.

As part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, gas connections are being distributed to citizens under the PM Ujjwala Scheme, and health cards are being provided to beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. To effectively communicate the government's achievements and policies, short films on developmental programs are being showcased through vans equipped with films, digital displays, promotional materials, etc. In addition, on-the-spot information is being offered to the public about pension schemes, Aadhar cards, Parivar Pahchan Patra, agriculture, and horticulture. Basic medical services and AYUSH services are also available through stalls set up at public places during the yatra. To motivate the youth, various competitions have been organized for students in every village and ward, with winning students receiving recognition.

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal inaugurated the yatra from Faridabad, flagging off the van to journey across other villages. The yatra commenced with an address by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi.

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh Dushyant Chautala inaugurated the 'Vikshit Bharat-Sankalp Yatra, Jan Samvad' from Alipur village in Gurugram district. He said that in Haryana state, people are continuously getting the benefits of the noble thinking and technology of the government. Technology will become our main medium in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's resolve of a developed India in 2047. The Haryana Government is actively undertaking significant measures to establish a modern digital infrastructure on a large scale within the state.

Meanwhile, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh Gian Chand Gupta attended an exhibition organized in village Bunga Tibbi of Panchkula. The exhibition showcased the government's public welfare policies and schemes, aiming to benefit the public through interactive dialogue sessions.

In Khatauli village of Ambala, Haryana's Home and Health Minister, Sh Anil Vij, expressed the significance of having a Prime Minister committed to transforming India into a developed nation. He expressed optimism that by 2047, the 100th year of India's independence, the country would join the ranks of developed nations. Stressing the importance of collective effort, he called upon everyone present to work towards this common goal. The occasion also witnessed the administration of an oath, symbolizing a collective resolve towards achieving a developed India.

Haryana Minister of School Education, Forest, and Environment, Sh. Kanwar Pal, actively participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra-JanSamvad' program held in Deodhar, Jaidhari village. He described the 'Self-reliant and Developed' India campaign as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary initiative. He underscored that the realization of this campaign would elevate India's stature as a robust and influential nation on the global stage, restoring its position as a world leader.

In a parallel event in village Badagudha, Sirsa, Power Minister Sh Ranjit Singh highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the Yatra in the tribal areas of Jharkhand on November 15. Through this yatra, detailed information about various schemes and their benefits will be disseminated to every village. Minister expressed confidence that this visit will prove instrumental in delivering the benefits of the schemes to the people and realizing the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Sh JP Dalal conducted a demonstration of drone-assisted nano urea spraying in Barwa village, Bhiwani. He not only informed farmers about the innovative spraying technique but also rewarded beneficiaries of the Meri Kahani-Meri Jubani initiative under various schemes.

Meanwhile, Cooperation and Public Health Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal engaged directly with the people at a program in Kheda Murar village, Rewari. Urban Local Bodies Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta, interacted with the people in Satrod Kalan village, Hisar. Cabinet Minister, Devendra Singh Babli, engaged with villagers in Rattakheda, Fatehabad. Deputy Speaker, Ranbir Gangwa, interacted with locals in Chuli Bagdian village, and Labour Minister, Anoop Dhanak, connected with the community in Kumbha Kheda village during their visits as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.

Inaugurating the yatra from Mandhana village, Narnaul, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh OP Yadav, emphasized the yatra's significance. Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Kamlesh Dhanda, inaugurated the yatra from Khanuda village, Kaithal, and Sandeep Singh, Minister of State for Printing and Writing, commenced the yatra from Thana village, Kurukshetra. In addition, MLAs, and other dignitaries, including Rohtak MP Dr. Arvind Sharma, Bhiwani-Mahendergarh MP Sh Dharmbir Singh, and Sirsa MP Mrs. Sunita Duggal, initiated the yatra in programs organized at the sub-division level.