Source: The post is based on the article “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023
Why in the News?
The Prime Minister has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.
What is the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?
| Specifications | Details |
| Aim | To promote and publicize government welfare schemes. To enroll potential beneficiaries of these schemes by collecting details during the yatra. |
| Features | The schemes that will be publicized through the yatra include Ayushman Bharat ; PMJAY PM Garlb Kalyan Anna Yojana; Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana among others. |
| IEC Vans to publicize schemes | Five specially designed IEC (Information, Education and Communication) Vans will carry the message of the Government’s flagship welfare programmes. |
| Target | The target is to cover over 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats and over 3,600 urban local bodies by 25th January 2024. |
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