Port Blair, Nov. 28: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) Campaign was held at Gram Panchayat Mithakhari and Namunaghar today under the jurisdiction of CD Block Ferrargunj. VBSY is the largest ever outreach initiative of the Government of India. Planked on the vision of inclusive development, it has been a constant endeavour of the Government to ensure that the benefits of its schemes reach all citizens, thus achieving 100% saturation. 

The IEC Van of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ which reached Gram Panchayat Mithakhari under the jurisdiction of CD Block Ferrargunj today was welcomed by Mohd. Shafiq, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Mithakhari with PRI members and the Panchayat Secretary. The Pradhan briefed about various Welfare Schemes of the Central Govt. and policies and stressed on 'Jan Bhagidari' for outreach of the benefits of schemes to left out beneficiaries. He also and administered the 'Sankalp Pledge’ to the gathering.

The programme was followed by various on the spot camps by line Departments such as Health, Agriculture, Civil Supplies, Industries etc. The Health Department conducted a thorough health screening, encompassing essential health check-ups such as blood pressure, TB screening, and sugar level assessments. Beneficiaries were distributed ABHA ID Cards. A Nukad Natak was presented by the Art & Culture Department on the theme 'Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke'. Cultural programmes were organised by the villagers of GP Mithakhari. On the spot quiz competitions were organized and prizes & certificates were distributed to the winners Smti. Nazreen, Smti Sura and Sakeela bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. The beneficiaries of DAY-NRLM, PMAY-G, SBM-G, MGNREGA, PMFME (Industries), KCC (Beneficiaries), Agriculture, Health (PMJAY), Fisheries, Veterinary, ICDS and Revenue Departments residing at GP Mithakahari shared their stories under 'Meri Kahani Meri Zubani' to motivate other villagers to avail benefits under the schemes.

After completion of the programme at GP Mithakhari, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Van proceeded to GP Namunaghar. On arrival of the Van at Gram Panchayat Namunaghar, a grand welcome was accorded by Shri Y. Venkeshwar, Pradhan, Up-Pradhan, Panchayat Secretary, along with other PRI members and villagers. The program began with a welcome speech followed by screening of recorded message of the Prime Minister of India. The Pradhan administered the Sankalp Pledge to the gathering. A Nukad Natak was presented by the Art & Culture Department, on the theme 'Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke'. The Health Department conducted a thorough health screening, encompassing essential health check-ups such as blood pressure, TB screening, and sugar level assessments. Beneficiaries were distributed ABHA ID Cards. The Agriculture Department organized Soil Health Cards demonstrations and conducted interaction session with farmers for promoting organic farm produce. Om Nischay Mitra felicitated Mohd Aziz, ZP Member and GP Namunaghar Pradhan for their active participation.