Port Blair, Dec. 13: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) campaign was held today in Ward No. 9 and Ward No. 10. The especially designed IEC Van of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ was extended a warm welcome at Ward No. 9 by the residents. A video was also screened and Sankalp pledge was administered to the gathering, emphasizing collective participation towards a developed India. Apart from the cultural program, beneficiaries of the welfare schemes also shared their personal testimonies on the benefits and success of the schemes availed by them. Individual success stories were shared through ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani’ during which, beneficiaries highlighted their testimony on the transformational change brought about by the flagship schemes of the Government in their lives. Representatives from various Departments disseminated detailed information about pivotal schemes such as PM SVANidhi, PMAY, SBM etc. encouraging citizens to take advantage of these schemes.
In the evening, the IEC Van of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ was accorded a warm welcome by the Ward Councillor, Ward No. 10, Ms. Mangyarkarsi and residents. Videos on Viksit Bharat shared by the GoI were screened and the Sankalp Pledge was reiterated. The Ward Councillor emphasized the Yatra’s importance and encouraged participation to gain its benefits. During the event, the Ward Councillor fervently urged the attendees to actively propagate information regarding the multitude of GoI schemes operational in the Islands, aiming to ensure comprehensive coverage for all eligible individuals. Inspirational stories from beneficiaries, shared under ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani,’ motivated people to avail these schemes. On the occasion, few Workers from PBMC were felicitated for their outstanding contribution towards ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ campaign at both the Wards.