Port Blair, Nov. 29: The ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ (VBSY) Campaign was held at Gram Panchayat Ferrargunj today under the jurisdiction of CD Block Ferrargunj. VBSY, the largest ever outreach initiative of the Government of India is planned on the vision of inclusive development. It has been a constant endeavor 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 today reached Gram Panchayat Ferrargunj under the jurisdiction of CD Block Ferrargunj where a cordial welcome was accorded by Shri Sunil Kumar, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Ferrargunj along with PRI members and the Panchayat Secretary. The Pradhan administered The 'Sankalp Pledge’ to the gathering and 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.
Various Departments and Organizations, such as the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Industries Department, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Department, Fisheries Department, Revenue Department, A & N Cooperative Bank, State Bank of India (CRISIL), Health Department, Social Welfare Department, Priya Indane, ICAR-KVK, Andaman Krishak Sahyog Producer Company Limited participated in the programe to create awareness about their schemes among the rural public. The Health Department conducted a thorough health screening, encompassing essential health check-ups such as blood pressure, TB screening and TB awareness. Beneficiaries were distributed ABHA ID Cards. Nukad Nataks were presented by the Art & Culture Department on the theme 'Vasudaiva Kutumbakam' and a short drama was performed by NRLM on ‘SHG foundation Day’. Prizes & Certificates were distributed to the winners of various schemes. ‘Vote of thanks’ was administered by the Pradhan, GP Ferrargunj.
After completion of the programme at GP Ferrargunj, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Van proceeded to GP Bindraban. On arrival of the Van at Gram Panchayat Bindraban, a grand welcome was accorded by Smt. Naseem Banu, Pradhan, Panchayat Secretary, along with other PRI members and villagers. The program began with a welcome speech followed by screening of recorded message of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. She administered the Sankalp Pledge to the gathering. A Nukad Natak was presented on the theme 'Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke' and ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ by Thiruvalluvar Public School. The Health Department conducted a thorough health screening, encompassing essential health check-ups The Agriculture Department organized Soil Health Cards demonstrations and conducted interaction session with farmers for promoting organic farm produce. Zilla Parishad Member and Pradhan felicitated one TB Champion on the occasion.