VBSY reaches Kharah Balli block amid massive public participation

JAMMU, December 21: A special van under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra initiative reached panchayat Kharah of block Kharah Balli today, where it was greeted by a large gathering of local residents, Swagat Committee members, Panchayat Raj Institution representatives and officials of various departments.

The van played a video message of the PM, in which he appealed to the people to take a vow to work for the development and welfare of the country. The people who attended the event took the Sankalp (pledge) and expressed their support to the PM’s vision.

The event also featured cultural programmes by the students of Government Higher Secondary School Kharah, who enthralled the audience with their songs, dances and skits. The performances highlighted the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the country and the need to preserve and promote it.

The representatives of various departments also set up stalls and displayed the schemes and programmes launched by the government for the benefit of the public. They also distributed leaflets and booklets to the people and clarified their doubts and queries.

The event also witnessed the distribution of AYUSHMAN Golden Cards to the eligible beneficiaries, who can avail free health care services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). Certificates to Progressive Farmers were also given to acknowledge their efforts in enhancing agricultural productivity and income. Sanction letters of old age and widow pensions were also handed over to the deserving applicants on the spot.

The VBSY Van is a part of the nationwide campaign to spread the message of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of independence.