Empowering Marginalized Communities: Modi's Vision for India's Future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced celebrations for Mahatma Jyotiba Phule's 200th birth anniversary, emphasizing empowerment of marginalized communities. He highlighted welfare initiatives addressing disadvantaged groups and stressed inclusive development across all sectors. Modi affirmed the commitment to transforming aspirational districts and blocks for balanced growth nationwide.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the start of celebrations for the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, emphasizing the empowerment of marginalized communities as essential to India's progress.
From the Red Fort, on India's 79th Independence Day, Modi highlighted Phule's enduring influence on current governance. "Mahatma Phule's ideals guide us in prioritizing the marginalized," Modi stated, citing various welfare initiatives, including PM SVANidhi Yojana for street vendors and PM Vishwakarma Yojana for artisans.
Underlining a commitment to balanced growth, Modi stressed that the government's efforts go beyond socially backward communities, targeting disadvantaged districts and blocks for transformation. The broader goal, he explained, is to uplift every lagging segment nationwide, ensuring that no community is left behind in India's development trajectory.
(With inputs from agencies.)