Not that Glitters, Upliftment of Downtrodden is Development: PM

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Varansi: For us, development doesn’t just mean glitter. Development means empowerment of the poor, downtrodden, deprived, backward, tribal, mothers and sisters,  Prime Minister  has said.

He said the government is working continuously on providing pucca houses and piped water to every household.

Our government has always tried to solve the problems of the poor, tried to support them in their happiness and sorrow.

From free corona vaccine to the provision of free rations to the poor, the government has not left any opportunity to serve the people.

Digital India, Ayushman Bharat, increasing medical infrastructure is creating new opportunities for the people.

Prime Minister remarked that on one hand, we are expanding the facilities for CNG-run vehicles to make the cities of the country smoke-free. On the other hand, we are also giving the option of connecting diesel and petrol-powered boats of our sailors with CNG and taking care of Ganga ji.

He also laid the foundation stones of multiple projects worth over Rs. 1800 crores at an event at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra here yesterday.

Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath were among those present on the occasion.

At the outset, Prime Minister thanked the people of Uttar Pradesh and Kashi for the massive support that they gave in the recent elections, official press release said.

He said that Kashi has always been alive and in constant flux. Now Kashi has shown a picture of the whole country which has a heritage as well as development.

Prime Minister said that schemes and projects of thousands of crores rupees have been completed and many are going on.

The soul of Kashi is internal, however, relentless improvement in the body of Kashi is going on. Development is making Kashi more mobile, progressive and sensitive.

“My Kashi is a great example of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas”, he said.

Prime Minister, who is MP from Kashi, commented “I am happy to see the way the aware citizens of Kashi have done the work to give direction to the country. The citizens of Kashi have given a message to the entire country that short-cuts cannot benefit the country.”

He praised the local people for preferring long-lasting solutions and projects over temporary and short-cut solutions.

Improvements in infrastructure and other spheres have brought tourism to the city and created new opportunities for business and ease of living, he added.