Ballia, 14 June (HS): On completion of 12 years of Narendra

Modi government at the Centre, the district's in-charge minister Dayashankar

Mishra Dayalu held a press conference in Vikas Bhawan auditorium on Sunday and

gave information about the government's achievements and various development

schemes being implemented in the district. He said that after the formation of

the government at the Centre in the year 2014, Ballia has developed rapidly

along with the country. He said that the government has set clear development

targets for the year 2027 and is working on the mantra of Sabka Saath,

Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.

The Minister-in-Charge stated that the declaration of

Surhatal (Jayprakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) as the country's 100th Ramsar site

is a historic achievement for Ballia. This will give the district's

biodiversity, natural heritage, and environmental importance new recognition at

the national and international levels. Highlighting the achievements of various

public welfare schemes, he said that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

Yojana, assistance of Rs. 1524.72 crore has been provided to over 5.08 lakh

farmers in the district. Housing has been provided to 74,992 beneficiaries

under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) and 21,082 beneficiaries under the

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). Under the PM Svanidhi Yojana, loans worth Rs.

14.41 crore have been disbursed to 9,610 beneficiaries. Under the PM Surya Ghar

Free Electricity Scheme, 1,697 consumers have installed rooftop solar plants

with a capacity of 5.50 MW.

He said that under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), more

than 5.05 lakh toilets have been constructed, while 14,491 individual toilets

have been built in urban areas. Under the MNREGA scheme, millions of man-days

have been created by spending Rs 1302.98 crore and providing employment to a

large number of families. He said that out of the 393 Amrit Sarovars selected

in the district, construction of 337 has been completed.

Highlighting achievements in the health sector, the Minister

stated that under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, over 10.60 lakh Ayushman cards

have been issued, and claims worth Rs. 249.35 crore have been paid to 130,251

beneficiaries. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, over 2.24 lakh families

have been provided free gas connections. A large number of people have been

connected to financial security and banking facilities through the Pradhan

Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal

Pension Yojana, and Jan Dhan Yojana.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi