PM Modi addressing Utkarsh Samaroh in Gujarat's Bharuch through video conferencing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing Utkarsh Samaroh in Bharuch, Gujarat this morning at  through video conferencing. 

The programme is marking the celebration of 100 per cent saturation of four key schemes of the State Government in the district, which is providing timely financial assistance to those in need.

The District Administration of Bharuch carried out Utkarsh Initiative drive from 1st of January to 31st of March this year, with an aim to ensure complete coverage of schemes providing assistance to widows, elderly and destitute citizens. 

A total of 12 thousand 854 beneficiaries were identified for the four schemes, of Ganga Swaroopa Aarthik Sahay Yojana, Indira Gandhi Vrudh Sahay Yojana, Niradhar Vrudh Aarthik Sahay Yojana and Rashtriya Kutumb Sahay Yojana.

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 organized in all villages and wards of municipality areas of the district, wherein applicants who provided necessary documents were given on the spot approval.