Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra via video conferencing today. Thousands of beneficiaries of the Yatra joined the event from across the country. The programme was also joined by Union Ministers, MPs, MLAs and local level representatives.<br />'' <br />''The Prime Minister interacted with Kalpana Bai, a transgender from Mumbai who runs Sai Kinnar Bachat Self Help Group. It is the first such group in Maharashtra for transgenders. Narrating a challenging life story, Kalpana thanked the Prime Minister for his sensitivity. She recalled the tough life of a transgender and told the Prime Minister that she started the 'Bachat Gut' after a life of begging and uncertainty.<br />'' <br />''Kalpana was initiated into basket making with the help of a government grant. She was supported by the Urban Livelihood Mission and SVANidhi scheme. She is also running 'Idli Dosa' and a flower business. The Prime Minister light-heartedly asked about the prospect of pav-bhaji and Vada pav business in Mumbai which put everyone at ease. The Prime Minister explained to her the magnitude of her service to the society as her entrepreneurship is educating the people about the reality of transgenders and correcting the wrong image of Kinnars in the society. The Prime Minister complimented her for setting an example for what Kinnars are capable of doing.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Her group is providing transgender ID cards and encouraging the Kinnar community to take advantage of schemes like PM SVANidhi to start some businesses and leave begging. She expressed enthusiasm of the Kinnar community for 'Modi Ki Guarantee ki Gadi' and said she and her friends availed many benefits when the vehicle visited their area. PM Modi saluted the indomitable spirit of Kalpana and praised her for becoming a job provider despite having a very challenging life. The PM added that his government aim is to prioritize the deprived.</span><br />