PM Modi addresses 'Utkarsh Samaroh' in Bharuch, interacts with people

Utkarsh Samaroh: A total of 12,854 beneficiaries were identified across the four schemes under Utkarsh Initiative

Politics of appeasement comes to an end with 100 per cent coverage of government schemes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

Modi was addressing "Utkarsh Samaroh" in Gujarat's Bharuch via video conferencing to mark the 100 per cent saturation of four key state government schemes in the district which will help provide timely financial assistance to those in need.

"Hundred per cent saturation of government schemes ends discrimination and need for a recommendation to get the benefits. It also puts an end to the appeasement politics," Modi said.

"Due to lack of information about government schemes, they either remain on paper or people not entitled for such schemes take benefit," he added.

During the address, he interacted with people and talked about how the schemes under "Utkarsh Initiative" helped them.

"Utkarsh Initiative", carried out by the district administration from January 1 to March 31 this year, was aimed to ensure the complete coverage of schemes providing assistance to widows, elderly and destitute citizens.

According to the the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), a total of 12,854 beneficiaries were identified across the four schemes.

During the drive, taluka-wise WhatsApp helpline numbers were announced to collect information about those who were not receiving benefits of the scheme.

Utkarsh camps were organised in all villages and wards of municipality areas of the district for applicants to provide necessary documents for on spot approval. Incentives were also given to Utkarsh assistants to further facilitate the drive, the PMO said.