PM Modi reiterates his govt’s priority of providing dignified life to people of villages

By  News On Air   Jan 04, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the government’s vision to empower rural India by transforming villages into vibrant centers of growth and opportunity. The Prime Minister highlighted that since 2014, the government has been continuously serving rural India, with the priority of providing a dignified life to the people of the villages. He added that the government has launched a campaign to ensure basic amenities in every village. The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the gathering after inaugurating the six-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, which is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday.

The Mr. Modi said that the launch of the PM Janman Yojana for the development of tribal areas is ensuring equal rights for regions that were deprived of development for decades. He remarked that over the past 10 years, his government has corrected many mistakes of previous governments. He emphasized that the government is moving forward with the mantra of national development through rural development. Mr. Modi said that as a result of these efforts, 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty, with the majority being from rural areas. He also mentioned a recent study by the State Bank of India, which revealed that rural poverty in India has decreased from approximately 26 percent in 2012 to less than 5 percent in 2024.

Addressing the event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that several schemes are being implemented for the welfare and economic empowerment of the poor, farmers, youth, and women. She highlighted that at this Mahotsav, products from tribals and the North East, for which artisans have been given collateral-free bank loans, will be showcased at the stalls set up at Bharat Mandapam.

The Mahotsav showcases India’s rich cultural heritage through vibrant performances and exhibitions. A significant focus of the Mahotsav is to empower rural women through entrepreneurship. It will bring together government officials, rural entrepreneurs, artisans, and stakeholders from diverse sectors to build a roadmap for collaborative and collective rural transformation. The objective of this event includes promoting economic stability and financial security among rural populations, with a special focus on North-East India.