Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H Rajesh Prasad, today visited Panchayat Rakh Hoshyari of Barnoti block in Kathua district as part of ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. During his visit, he interacted with the local residents and assessed the progress on development works being carried out in the area.
The purpose of the yatra was to highlight the development initiatives undertaken by the government besides monitoring their progress and creating awareness among the people regarding different government schemes.
While addressing the gathering, Principal Secretary emphasized the Prime Minister's vision behind the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) of ensuring widespread awareness among rural masses, reaching the unreached population, and facilitating the utilization of government welfare schemes.
He highlighted the transformative impact of VBSY in fostering development, promoting engagement with government schemes, and achieving saturation under citizen-centric schemes.The arrival of the Viksit Bharat Rath (IEC Van) symbolized the government's commitment towards continuous public welfare and improved facilities at the grassroots level.
The participants listened keenly to the recorded message of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.On the occasion, various beneficiaries shared their success stories, emphasizing the tangible benefits reaped from government welfare schemes through "Meri Kahani Meri Zubani."
Principal Secretary administered the “Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat” pledge to the officials, PRI members, and citizens.During the event, cultural programs presented by the students of Government Middle School Jasrota highlighted the flagship schemes, aiming to sensitize the local population about the objectives of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.
Later, Principal Secretary along with DDC Vice Chairman, Raghunandan Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Minhas, SSP, Shivdeep Singh Jamwal, ADC, Ranjit Singh and ACD, Kishore Singh Katoch inspected the stalls set up by various government departments showcasing schemes related to agriculture, horticulture, health, animal husbandry, social welfare, handicraft, handloom and other wings. He interacted with the officers, and reviewed progress achieved, so far, under different schemes on ground.