POONCH: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Nazim Zia Khan today participated in a mega public outreach programme of ongoing “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” at Tehsil Mandi here.
The outreach programme was held with an aim of magnifying the saturation of government schemes besides enhancing awareness among the locals of the area regarding government initiatives and beneficiary oriented schemes.
Addressing the large gathering on the occasion, the Mission Director highlighted on the Prime Minister’s vision behind the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY). He remarked that ensuring widespread awareness among rural masses, reaching the unreached population and facilitating the utilization of government welfare schemes are core objectives of this unique yatra. He urged the officers to set targets and aim for achieving them within a fixed timeline.
The Mission Director appreciated the people of Poonch as well as district administration for successfully conducting the VBSY program across all Gam Panchayats and Municipal Councils and Committees of the district.
During the event, various issues and concerns were raised by locals and PRI representatives like construction of Govt Degree College building, roads for remote areas, issues related to implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, hospital related issues and others. The Mission Director assured them that their issues and concerns will be resolved on priority.
On the sidelines of the programme, the Mission Director along with Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, Yasin M. Choudhary inspected stalls set up by various government departments showcasing schemes related to agriculture, horticulture, health, animal husbandry, social welfare, handicraft, handloom, and other wings. He also interacted with the officers, and reviewed progress achieved so far under different government schemes on ground.
The Mission Director also monitored the activities of VBSY van, playing a crucial role in raising awareness among the common masses about various central government schemes.
During the event, vibrant cultural activities and national anthem performance by school students was also witnessed by the audience. Besides, the participants took Viksit Bharat pledge for their commitment towards the cause of inclusive development and nation building.
Among others, the programme was attended by ADDC Poonch, CEO Tourism, CPO, CMO, other senior officers of district administration Poonch besides large number of locals.