Prime Minister Modi inaugurates housing projects in Gujarat

Addressing the occasion, PM Modi said, ‘In Ayodhya, Prabhu Ram got a house, and in villages, you all got houses.’

Introduction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones for over 1.3 lakh houses worth Rs 2,993 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Gujarat. These houses benefit beneficiaries from all 182 assembly constituencies in the state.

Address by Prime Minister Modi

Addressing the event, Prime Minister Modi congratulated the families who received new houses, drawing parallels between the provision of homes to citizens and the significance of Ayodhya in Hindu mythology. 

He emphasized the government’s commitment to uplifting the poor and achieving the target of making India a developed nation by 2047, the centenary year of Independence.

Poverty Alleviation Efforts

Prime Minister Modi highlighted the progress in poverty reduction, citing that 25 crore people have moved out of poverty in the last decade. 

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He attributed this achievement to government schemes that provide support to citizens, enabling them to overcome poverty. 

He likened the current era to the period of India’s struggle for independence, expressing optimism about the nation’s trajectory towards becoming a developed nation in the next 25 years.

Direct Benefits Transfer

PM Modi underscored the significance of direct benefit transfer (DBT) in housing schemes, noting that beneficiaries now receive funds directly into their bank accounts, eliminating middlemen and ensuring transparency in the allocation process.

Conclusion

The inauguration of housing projects in Gujarat reflects the government’s commitment to providing affordable housing to all citizens. 

Prime Minister Modi’s remarks reaffirm the government’s dedication to poverty alleviation and sustainable development, laying the groundwork for India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047.