POONCH: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) on Thursday traversed a number of Panchayats in different blocks of Poonch District, drawing huge participation of people.

IEC Vans reached Panchayat Gohlad Reelan of block Mendhar; Panchayat Chajjla of Block Mankote and Panchayat Hill Hundian of Block Surankote and sensitized the people, besides saturating the Centrally Sponsored Schemes in every nook and corner of the Block.

IEC Vans were accorded a rousing welcome by PRIs, senior citizens, youth and local residents on its arrival in eight Panchayats.

Under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner, officials engaged people with knowledge enriching audio-video material displayed on screen mounted on IEC Van.

Today the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) campaign traversed Panchayat Gohlad Reelan of Block Mendhar. The people from all walks of life participated and listened attentively to recorded video messages from the Prime Minister, emphasizing the significance of the campaign.

Pertinently, the Yatra aims to reach out to the underserved population, making them aware of various Government schemes such as Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, PM Kisan Saman Yojana, Jeevan Joti Bima Yojana, along with the process to avail benefits.

During the day, Health camps, Sankalp pledges, and outreach activities were organized, besides services were made available on-the-spot to the common masses.

Beneficiaries, who have availed services, also expressed their experiences under Meri Kahaani, Meri Zubaani initiative and extended their gratitude for the seamless services delivery.

The activities that were carried out included awareness lectures on various Government welfare schemes by resource persons, Viksit Bharat Sankalp pledges, free medical camps, and Cultural and sports events were also organized on the occasion. Various welfare, employment, insurance, social security and income generation based schemes were highlighted by all departments who had established their departmental stalls.

Block officers and officials from line departments, PRIs, students and locals participated in large numbers in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programmes in aforesaid Panchayat.