India is on verge of becoming a superpower: R K Singh

Hyderabad: Union power minister R.K. Singh said the Centre was unwavering in its commitment to bring development to the doorstep of every poor family in the country.  

He said the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was meant to create awareness about the Central government welfare schemes and how they can help people to prosper. About 12 crore persons has taken part in the nationwide yatra, he said.

Singh urged those who may have missed out on these schemes to apply and avail of the benefits. “This is a great opportunity for everyone to take advantage of the government's initiatives and improve their lives,” Singh said.

He was speaking at the Hylam Colony in Jubilee Hills and Sundarayya Park in Bagh Lingampally where the yatra was held.

He highlighted various schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for affordable housing, '5 lakh health insurance under Ayushman Bharat, PM Swanidhi Yojana which provides loans for business purposes to street vendors, Jeevan Jyothy Bima Yojana, insurance with a small premium, and PM Mudra for small business loans without collateral.

“The poor are very close to the heart of our PM and that is why he has made a provision of 5 kg for 5 years of free rations to all the poor,” Singh said.

The minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India was becoming a superpower. “We have made the country strong. Our enemies have stopped carrying out terrorist attacks. We have given a befitting reply whether it is Pakistan or China,” he said.

“Today India is the fifth largest power in the world. Our core philosophy is to make India strong. The second core belief is to bring the poor out of poverty. Every poor person should have access to food, electricity and water,” Singh said.