NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated 3,024 newly constructed flats for the Economically Weaker Sections in Delhi as part of an ‘in-situ slum rehabilitation’ programme.
PM Modi handed over keys to eligible beneficiaries from Bhoomiheen Camp at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The Prime Minister said the objective of the rehabilitation project is to provide a better and healthy living environment to the residents of the Jhuggi Jhopri clusters, with proper amenities and facilities.
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PM Modi handed over keys to eligible beneficiaries from Bhoomiheen Camp at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The Prime Minister said the objective of the rehabilitation project is to provide a better and healthy living environment to the residents of the Jhuggi Jhopri clusters, with proper amenities and facilities.
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- Today is a big day for thousands of slum dwellers; a new beginning to life. As I handed over the keys to eligible beneficiaries, I could see their happy and joyous faces. Over 3000 houses have been constructed in the first phase of the Kalkaji extension.
- Other families residing here will also get a chance to housewarming very soon. I have faith that these efforts by Central Govt will play a key role in making Delhi an ideal city. Our government has as much focus on poverty-stricken families residing in urban cities too.
- There had been existing stark differences among the residents of this same place – Delhi.
- But now the country has marched into the Amrit Kaal, and the Mantra of
Sabka Sath , Sabka Vikas and Sabka Prayas has been ensuring welfare for all. - The Suraksha Bima cover has been extended to over 40 lakh marginalised people. Also, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established to reduce out-of-the-pocket expenditure.
- When there is security ensured in the lives of the marginalised section, they get a sheer boost to further fight the poverty themselves. They feel empowered more than ever before.
- With the aim to take development to the grassroots, we ensured financial inclusion for all those who did not have access to bank accounts. Our government has included all those belonging to the unbanked & uninsured section of society.