Aspirational blocks programme changed the lives of more than 25 crore people: PM Modi
The Hindu
PM Modi launched 'Sankalp Saptaah' to improve lives of 25 cr people in 112 districts. The programme focuses on optimum utilisation of resources, convergence and public participation for development. PM Modi stressed on equal distribution of resources for good governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, September 30, 2023, said the aspirational districts programme changed the lives of more than 25 crore people in 112 districts of the country and its success will now form the basis of the aspirational blocks programme.
Mr. Modi made the remarks as he launched a unique week-long programme for aspirational blocks called 'Sankalp Saptaah' at the Bharat Mandapam here.
The Prime Minister stressed on the importance of optimum utilisation of resources, convergence and public participation for development at the grassroots level.
"The Aspirational Districts Programme has changed the lives of more than 25 crore people in 112 districts of the country. There has been a change in their quality of life," Mr. Modi said.
Now, the success of the aspirational districts programme will form the basis of the aspirational blocks programme, the Prime Minister said.
"Very few people get the chance to run a government for as long as I have. And I say from experience that it is not only that the budget brings change, if we ensure optimum utilisation of resources and convergence, then work can be done without any fresh funds coming in for the blocks," Mr. Modi said.
The precondition of good governance is the optimum utilisation of resources, PM Modi said.
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