Puri, who is the union minister of housing and urban affairs, petroleum, and natural gas, also outlined the Modi government’s ambitious vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) by 2047 during a panel discussion at the 13th ThinkEdu Conclave, presented by SASTRA University, held in Chennai on Wednesday. The session, titled “The Promise of GYAN: Viksit Bharat,” was chaired by author and analyst Shankkar Aiyar.“When you construct toilets, providing over 11 crore in total, it enhances the dignity of the girl child. Similarly, with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, we offer affordable homes to economically weaker sections, and notably, the property title is held in the name of the woman in the household. This marks a fundamental difference,” he said while elaborating on the Modi government’s plans.Discussing the SVANidhi scheme for street vendors, he highlighted its success, with 43% of beneficiaries being women, including those from scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.“In a society grappling with a total lockdown during the pandemic, certain sections faced extreme vulnerability. Imagine having to purchase goods for resale and resorting to moneylenders charging 18 percent interest, all while facing restrictions on movement. It was in this context that a scheme was introduced in 2020. Today, it stands as a resounding success.”Puri reiterated the government’s focus on various welfare schemes catering to farmers, youth, and women.
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