Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on August 25 to felicitate 11 lakh new ‘Lakhpati Didis’ who achieved this milestone during the third term of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government. Following this, he will travel to Rajasthan to attend the concluding ceremony of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court.
PM Modi’s visit comes amidst the tragic news that 25 pilgrims from Maharashtra’s Jalgaon lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal. These pilgrims were part of a group of 110 people from Maharashtra who traveled to Nepal in two buses and one traveler van. On Saturday night, the Indian Air Force (IAF) military transport aircraft brought the bodies of the deceased back to Jalgaon.
PM Modi’s Itinerary for the Day:
Jalgaon
The PM is expected to arrive in Jalgaon around 11 am. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), he will participate in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at approximately 11:15 am. During this event, he will present certificates and felicitate the 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis who achieved this status during the NDA government’s third term.
Additionally, the Prime Minister will release a Revolving Fund of Rs 2,500 crore to benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs). He will also disburse a bank loan of Rs 5,000 crore, aimed at supporting 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs. Since the inception of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, one crore women have been recognized as Lakhpati Didis, with a government target set to reach three crore.
Jodhpur
Later in the day, around 4:30 pm., Prime Minister Modi will be the chief guest at the concluding ceremony of the Rajasthan High Court’s platinum jubilee celebrations in Jodhpur. During this visit, he will also inaugurate the Rajasthan High Court Museum.