Context: Since its launch on 15th November, 2023, Prime Minister has regularly interacted with the beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra all across the country.  The interaction has happened thrice through video conferencing (30th November, 9th December and 16th December). Also, Prime Minister has interacted with Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra beneficiaries physically on two consecutive days (17th-18th December) during his recent visit to Varanasi.

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: Key Points

• Government initiative: Aims to raise awareness and track implementation of flagship central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, etc.
• Four main objectives:
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  • Reach the unreached - identify and assist eligible beneficiaries who haven't utilized these schemes.
  • Spread information and increase awareness about the schemes.
  • Encourage experience sharing among beneficiaries through personal stories.
  • Enroll potential beneficiaries based on data collected during the Yatra.
• Nationwide involvement: Union ministries and state governments actively participate.
• Recent focus: Launched in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram after elections ended.
• Overall progress:
  • Reached over 2.5 crore citizens across 68,000 Gram Panchayats in a month.
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  • 2 crore individuals took the "Sankalp" pledge.
  • 2 crore beneficiaries shared their experiences through "Meri Kahani Meri Zubani".
• Taking the pledge: Anyone can pledge online on the website and download a certificate.