Army organises awareness lecture on 'government welfare infrastructure schemes in J&K' in Rajouri District

Indian Army conducted awareness lecture on “Government Welfare Infrastructure Schemes in J&K” at Youth Centre, Keri in Rajouri District. The aim of the lecture was to spread awareness amongst the people of village Keri and adjoining villages about various welfare schemes being run by State / Central Government such as 'Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya Schemes), Chief Minister’s Business Interest Relief Scheme, Social Security for Marginal Workers (Contributory Social Security Scheme), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Purchase of Machinery Equipment, Free Insurance Scheme, Aasra Scheme and Development of Bus Addas Schemes etc.

The audience were also made aware about the procedures for applying for these schemes and getting benefited. Off late it was realised that due to no or poor mobile and internet connectivity in the far-flung regions, the citizens have not been able to get the updated information about various welfare infrastructure schemes planned for them.

Large number of youth and other prominent civilians of village Keri and adjoining villages participated in the event. The locals appreciated the initiative and they expressed their gratitude for the knowledge imparted to them. Such events definitely have a lasting impact on populace of remote areas as they increase their awareness towards knowing their rights in a democratic society.