Raipur, CG: Celebrating the successful execution of Central Government schemes in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his happiness, stating that “the benefits of these initiatives are reaching the grassroots seamlessly, and the residents of tribal-dominated areas are reaping the rewards of government schemes.”

He virtually interacted with beneficiaries in village Mankeshri of North Bastar Kanker district in the camps being organized under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.

Modi specifically mentioned the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, stating that his government had the opportunity to work at the grassroots level for the welfare of the tribal community.

He interacted with Kumari Bhumika Bhuarya from Bhanbeda village, the Prime Minister gained insights into the positive impact of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) collection being done by women through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras.

She Bhumika shared that the 29 groups in her village engage in the MFP collection, preparation, and sale of Mahua laddoos and Amla pickles, providing benefits to everyone involved.

Responding to the query, she mentioned that the group sells Mahua laddoos at Rs 700 per kg. When Modi asked about the other uses of Mahua, laughter filled the programme venue, with Bhumika and others joining in.

She also stated that they are availing the benefits of various welfare schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Swachh Bharat Mission, MNREGA, and Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. She credited her awareness of these schemes to her parents and mentioned that both she and her younger brother are pursuing higher education in college. Recognizing the contribution of well-informed parents, the Prime Minister praised their awareness, acknowledging that it has facilitated their children's access to higher education.