In the last two and a half months, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has transformed into a people's movement. In Maharashtra, people welcomed the IEC vans popularly called the 'Guarantee Wala Rath' with great enthusiasm.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''In Mumbai alone, around 80 thousand people attended various camps which were organized at 287 locations. Medical practitioners screened more than 40 thousand people for diseases including diabetes and hypertension in health camps organized as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. More than 21 thousand Ayushman cards were issued at these camps. Thousands of beneficiaries became a part of the Yatra and shared their stories of struggle and success. Shivdayal Saakalkar from Parbhani district of Maharashtra said that his business suffered heavily during the pandemic. He could start his business again with the financial help he received through the PM SVANIDHI scheme.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">People are eagerly waiting for the 'Guarantee Wali gaadi' in the villages, where it has not reached yet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already announced that the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will continue till February. With Inputs from Vinit Masavkar and Sudarshan Chapake, this is Sweety Jain from Mumbai.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | February 3, 2024 11:06 AM
VBSY transformed into people's movement