Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscores the government’s vision of empowering rural India and transforming villages into hubs of growth and opportunity. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural heritage of rural India, with the overarching theme: “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047″.
Key Highlights from the Prime Minister’s Address:
- Vision for Rural Development:
- Emphasis on empowering villages with essential amenities and opportunities to reduce migration.
- Focus on dignity, financial stability, and enhanced quality of life in rural areas.
- Government Initiatives:
- Expansion of programs like Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, and PM Awaas Yojana to ensure basic facilities in villages.
- Implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme, leveraging telemedicine and digital technologies for healthcare in rural areas.
- Economic Empowerment:
- Farmers’ welfare prioritized through PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, crop insurance schemes, and the establishment of over 9,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
- Empowering rural artisans under the Vishwakarma Yojana to revive traditional skills.
- Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion:
- Rural connectivity boosted with extensive road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
- Enhanced digital access with Common Service Centers (CSCs) and increased mobile penetration.
- Empowering Women and Marginalized Communities:
- Women-led initiatives like Lakhpati Didis, fostering economic independence.
- Special schemes for Dalit, tribal, and deprived communities to ensure inclusivity.
- Sustainability and Cooperative Growth:
- Promotion of natural farming and the establishment of cooperatives akin to Amul for sustainable agricultural practices.
- Campaigns like ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ for environmental consciousness.
Background of the Mahotsav:
- Duration: 4th to 9th January 2025.
- Motto: “गांव बढ़े, तो देश बढ़े” (When the village grows, the nation grows).
- Focus Areas:
- Enhancing rural infrastructure and fostering innovation.
- Financial inclusion, especially in North-East India.
- Empowering rural women through entrepreneurship.
- Showcasing India’s cultural richness.
The Mahotsav seeks to build a collaborative roadmap for rural transformation, ensuring villages become pivotal in India’s journey towards a developed nation by 2047. Through workshops, discussions, and cultural showcases, it aims to highlight the untapped potential of rural India
