Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the welfare of the poor and marginalized has remained the central focus of his government’s development agenda over the past 12 years, highlighting a series of flagship schemes aimed at improving living standards and expanding opportunities for millions of Indians.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Over the last 12 years, India has witnessed many transformations and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor and downtrodden. We have always been inspired by Antyodaya and our effort has always been to ensure that the benefits of development reach those who were left behind for decades.”
The Prime Minister pointed to several flagship initiatives launched for poor people during his tenure. “From Jan Dhan accounts and Direct Benefit Transfer to Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat and more, every initiative has been driven by a simple objective of ensuring people have dignity and opportunity,” he said.
“It is also gladdening that technology has played a vital role in ensuring a better quality of life for the poor. Through Direct Benefit Transfer and digital platforms, support is reaching people directly and transparently. This has reduced leakages, improved efficiency and strengthened trust in governance. This is how the journey of furthering Garib Kalyan has become a collective movement towards human empowerment and realising our dream of a Viksit Bharat,” he added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the 12 years of welfare initiatives for the poor.
In a post on X, HM Shah said, “Garib Kalyan is the topmost priority of the Modi government. In 12 Years Of Garib Kalyan, the government has connected crores of citizens to banking facilities, financial security, and self-employment opportunities through welfare schemes like the Ann Yojana, PM Awas, Jan-Dhan, Mudra Loan, and PM Swanidhi. By integrating the country’s poor to the economic mainstream through basic infrastructure, social security, and a better standard of living, a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is being built.”
The remarks come as the government marks twelve years in office, highlighting achievements across social welfare, financial inclusion, healthcare, housing, sanitation and digital governance as key pillars of its development agenda.
