Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government’s transformation of aspirational districts programme would revolutionize development process in 115 backward districts in the country. Addressing a public meeting at remote Jangla village in Maoist-affected Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, Mr Modi said these aspirational districts are all set to become a game-changer and emerge as a new model for change. He said the government is working with a new approach for inclusive development of these districts which have remained backward so far.

The Prime Minister launched health and wellness centre, a component of ambitious Ayushman Bharat Yojana today on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. He said Ayushman Bharat Yojana and other schemes would ensure social justice besides removing regional imbalances. Mr Modi said by the year 2022, more than 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres would be set up. He said these well-equipped centres would practically function as a family doctor for rural masses. He said Ayushman Bharat scheme would lead to healthy, efficient and a satisfied new India.

In one of the country’s worst Maoist affected Bijapur district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government’s commitment to make all possible efforts to bring misguided youth to the mainstream of the society. He appealed to the people of Bastar to identify those people mostly from outside the state who are trying to mislead their children and pushing their life into danger. PM Modi said government is committed to the safety of this tribal region. He exhorted the people of Maoist affected regions to participate in the process of development so that country could achieve new heights.