In the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) is in full swing despite the intense cold weather conditions. The objective of the initiative is to accomplish the saturation of various Central Government Welfare schemes. In south Kashmir's Kulgam district, IEC vans or "Modi ki guarantee ki gadi" covered five villages of Devsar Tehsil, yesterday. District Nodal officer VBSY Kulgam, Mohammad Imran Khan who is also Assistant Commissioner Development of Kulgam district took the Sankalp Pledge along with others on the occasion to make India a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047.<br />''<br />''Various sectoral departments had put up the stalls in the Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, yesterday. IEC Vans were seen moving around in Ganderbal to inform and generate awareness about various welfare schemes among the masses visiting the venue.<br />'' <br />''At Dooru Verinag in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme was organised on the premises of Government Girls Higher Secondary School. A huge number of participants including members of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), locals and senior citizens were present on the occasion.<br />''<br />''After culmination in some parts of the region, the Yatra is nearing completion in some other areas as well. The nationwide public outreach programme has, so far, covered almost all the Panchayat Halqas and is currently being held in different villages of the Kashmir Valley. <br />''<br />''Akashvani Srinagar Correspondent reports, "Despite the dense fog and bone-chilling cold weather conditions in Kashmir Valley, people are tirelessly participating in the programmes being held under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra throughout the region. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in his recent monthly radio broadcast "Awaam ki Awaaz" has urged upon the youth to recognise their inner capabilities and lead the journey of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said the youth is the main asset of our country and will have to lead it in the coming times. Meanwhile, the Officers of various departments and IEC Vans are reaching out to the nook and corner of the region who besides creating awareness about the welfare schemes of the government are also distributing publicity material, and issuing sanction letters amongst the target beneficiaries of various welfare schemes.<br />''<br />''One of the beneficiaries of MG-NREGA, from district Ganderbal, has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing various benefits under the scheme. He said Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is not limited to the welfare schemes only but the local people and students also showcase their talent by performing various local cultural performances and take pride in reviving and preserving the art and culture of Kashmir. <br />