Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra gains momentum in Ramban: Spotlight on Health, Agriculture, and Nutrition, financial inclusion and livelihood schemes

RAMBAN, JANUARY 11: The ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, led by Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, is making a significant impact in Ramban District. 

With an impressive participation of 84,000, including 32,000 women, this 45-day initiative continue the flagship March to saturate all beneficiary-oriented schemes.

‘Our target is to saturate all beneficiary-oriented schemes by the end of this year.’ The Yatra is not only unifying the community but also engaging local youth and marginalized individuals” stated DC, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary .

The district administration is actively promoting and extending benefits under PMAY-G, PMAY-U, PM-JAY Ayushman Card, Poshan ICDS, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, MUDRA Yojana, KCC, and PM Kissan Nidhi. Special attention is given to healthcare accessibility. As per the health Department, over 3500 PM-JAY Ayushman Cards have been issued during the Yatra so far, besides offering health check-ups, including TB screening.

Empowering farmers is a priority through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, streamlining access to timely credit for agricultural inputs. The ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani’ initiative has enabled 2,350 individuals to share success stories, fostering a sense of community achievement.

Today’s Yatra activities included the visit of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Van to several Panchayats in block Banihal. In Batote town, a motivational program was held at Mir Mohalla in ward no 2, encouraging the residents to take benefit from government-sponsored schemes.