The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the Rashtriya Jan Jagriti Dharam Sammelan at Srisailam via video conference.

Wishing everyone on the occasion of Ugadi, the Prime Minister said that Ugadi is a festival of new beginnings and new hopes.

The Prime Minister said that the Government is working on various schemes with clear targets and timelines.

In this context, he mentioned the progress made in terms of opening Jan Dhan accounts, insurance for the poor, Ujjwala cooking gas connections, Mudra Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana etc.

He said the speed of infrastructure development has significantly increased. He also mentioned the Ayushman Bharat scheme and the National Nutrition Mission. He said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has led to significant increase in sanitation coverage in the country.

The Prime Minister said that today, the people want the country to rid itself of its weaknesses as soon as possible. He said that the Government is working hard for the cause of nation building, and the support of everyone will give momentum to these efforts.

 

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