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29/09/23 06:46 AM IST

PM Modi to launch week-long programme 'Sankalp Saptaah'

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam.
Sankalp Saptaah
  • ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ is linked to the effective implementation of Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).
  • The nationwide programme was launched by the Prime Minister on January 7, 2023.
  • It aims to improve governance at the block level inorder to enhance the quality of life of citizens.
  • It is being implemented in 500 Aspirational Blocks across 329 districts in the country.
  • For implementing the Aspirational Blocks Programme and to prepare an effective block development strategy, chintan shivirs were organised at village and block levels across the country.
  • The ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ is a culmination of these chintan shivirs.
  • ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ will be observed in all of the 500 Aspirational Blocks.
  • Each day in ‘Sankalp Saptaah’, starting from 3rd October till 9th October, 2023, is dedicated to a specific development theme on which all Aspirational Blocks will work.
  • The themes for the first six days include ‘Sampoorna Swasthya’, ‘Suposhit Pariwaar’, ‘Swachhta’, ‘Krishi’, ‘Shiksha’, and ‘Samridhi Diwas’.
  • The inaugural programme will witness participation of about 3,000 panchayat and block level people's representatives and functionaries from across the country in Bharat Mandapam.
Source- PIB

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