Early Times Report LUCKNOW, June 12: On the occasion of completion of 12 years of continuous service to 140 crore Indians under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dedicated to service, good governance and commitment, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a media interaction at Lok Bhavan on Friday. On this occasion, he highlighted the wide-ranging transformation that has taken place in India and Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and said, "Over the past 12 years, India has demonstrated its strength, capability and leadership on the global stage." Prior to the programme, the Chief Minister also visited a special exhibition organized at Lok Bhavan. He stated, "At the programme organized by the NDA on June 10, the entire country and the world witnessed the celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's longest tenure as an elected Prime Minister and his successful leadership journey. Heads of major nations across the world extended their greetings while appreciating Prime Minister Modi's visionary leadership and India's development journey. Over the last 12 years, India has witnessed unprecedented transformation and today every citizen of the country feels proud to be a part of the New India." CM Yogi continues by saying, "For a long time after Independence, schemes continued to be formulated, but the required attention was not given to their effective implementation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, schemes acquired the form of a mass movement for the first time. Through the Jan Dhan Yojana, crores of bank accounts were opened. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, 12 crore toilets were constructed. Four crore poor families received pucca houses and crores of people received health security coverage through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Initiatives such as Digital India, Start-up India, Stand-Up India and Mudra Yojana provided a new direction to the nation." The Chief Minister also informed, "Prime Minister Modi placed the poor, women, youth and farmers at the centre of development. India has witnessed a remarkable convergence of faith and economic development during the last 12 years. Under the Prime Minister's leadership, 25 crore people have been brought above the poverty line, which is a major achievement in world history." He informed, "Through Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana and Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, efforts have been made to make the lives of daughters secure and dignified. Mission Shakti and 20 percent reservation for women in the police force have provided women with security and opportunities." |