The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Lucknow Meet Up, held at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, was attended by over 1,500 people, including students, industry leaders, professionals from organisations like CII, FICCI, LMA, IIA, lawyers, and entrepreneurs from the city. The 29th March event was a great success, with participants showing enthusiasm and a shared commitment to contribute to and amplify India's progress.
Innovative ideas and visionary discussions took centre stage at the @VBA2024 meet-up, with Min. @ianuragthakur taking the lead along with Uttar Pradesh's Dy. CM @brajeshpathakup
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 29, 2024
1500+ attendees, including students and industry stalwarts from CII, FICCI, LMA, and IIA, joined… pic.twitter.com/eVMYZTfhYg
The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr Brijesh Pathak, welcomed everyone to the event and highlighted the government's support for initiatives driving socio-economic progress.
आज लखनऊ में आयोजित "VIKSIT BHARAT AMBASSADOR LUCKNOW MEET UP" कार्यक्रम को संबोधित करते हुए। इस अवसर पर मा० केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री अनुराग ठाकुर जी, मा० परिवहन मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) श्री दयाशंकर सिंह जी, महानगर अध्यक्ष, भाजपा लखनऊ श्री आनंद द्विवेदी जी, मा० विधायक श्री नीरज बोरा… pic.twitter.com/WVMuempnAI
— Brajesh Pathak (मोदी का परिवार) (@brajeshpathakup) March 29, 2024
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, addressed the Viksit Bharat Ambassador meet-up program in Lucknow and emphasised the transformative journey India has undertaken under the leadership of the Modi government. Minister Thakur highlighted the government's three key mantras - 'Reform, Perform, and Transform,' which have played a pivotal role in this evolution, with a focus on extending benefits to every citizen.
The digital India dream of PM Modi is now reality: Union Minister Anurag Thakur at Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/P77opqxrux
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
केंद्रीय मंत्री अनुराग ठाकुर लखनऊ में आयोजित 'विकसित भारत एंबेसडर' कार्यक्रम में शामिल हुए. pic.twitter.com/FuGyeK89vS
— IANS Hindi (@IANSKhabar) March 29, 2024
Union Minister Anurag Thakur credited the decisive leadership of the Modi government for the significant changes witnessed in the past decade. He pointed out the transition from a struggling economy labelled the 'Fragile Five' to a thriving economy and the uplifting of 25 crore people from below the poverty line as notable achievements.
'India now has the world's third-largest startup ecosystem under PM Modi's leadership', says Union Minister Anurag Thakur at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/DuKm2E7PNu
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
Mr Thakur reflected on the past and compared the UPA era, which was marked by corruption scandals and remote-control governance, with the current government's transparent and proactive approach. He pointed out key economic indicators such as India's rapid growth trajectory and its upcoming position as the world's third-largest economy in the coming years. The minister also touched upon the government's dedication to improving women's lives by mentioning various schemes such as free LPG cylinders, sanitation facilities, maternity benefits, and skill training initiatives aimed at empowering women.
Watch: Union Minister Anurag Thakur indirectly attacks Congress at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/4qe5cvM1EP
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
''The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme is enabling people to do self-employment," says Union Minister Anurag Thakur at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/MLXF5hXte0
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
Mr Anurag Thakur praised Uttar Pradesh for its contributions to India's development, emphasising the state's crucial role in achieving India's vision of a developed nation. He highlighted its progress in various sectors, including establishing bases by major aircraft makers such as Boeing and Airbus, with Uttar Pradesh leading in defence infrastructure. He also noted the state's burgeoning aviation sector, with plans for international airport development.
Minister Anurag Thakur described Ram Mandir as a manifestation of a 500-year-old dream. He also stated that the Modi government has made consistent and sustained efforts to strengthen the nation's infrastructure, kick-start the economy in many new sectors, and revitalise the places of worship.
Innovative ideas and visionary discussions took centre stage at the @VBA2024 meet-up, with Min. @ianuragthakur taking the lead along with Uttar Pradesh's Dy. CM @brajeshpathakup
— NarendraModi App (@NamoApp) March 29, 2024
1500+ attendees, including students and industry stalwarts from CII, FICCI, LMA, and IIA, joined… pic.twitter.com/Js1mpIs3Hx
During the event, he encouraged the attendees to become Viksit Bharat Ambassadors and help achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 objective. He asked them to spread the word about the various 'growth markers' and encourage their fellow citizens to join India's journey towards becoming a developed nation.
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Lucknow meet-up served as a platform to celebrate India's achievements, discuss ongoing initiatives, and rally support for the nation's continued progress towards a developed and empowered India by 2047.
The Vision of Viksit Bharat: 140 crore dreams, 1 purpose
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement aims to encourage citizens to take responsibility for contributing to India's development. VBA meet-ups and events are being organized in various parts of the country to achieve this goal. These events provide a platform for participants to engage in constructive discussions, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for contributing to the movement.
Join the movement on the NaMo App: https://www.narendramodi.in/ViksitBharatAmbassador
The NaMo App: Bridging the Gap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app, the NaMo App, is a digital bridge that empowers citizens to participate in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement. The NaMo App serves as a one-stop platform for individuals to:
Join the cause: Sign up and become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador and make 10 other people
Amplify Development Stories: Access updates, news, and resources related to the movement.
Create/Join Events: Create and discover local events, meet-ups, and volunteer opportunities.
Connect/Network: Find and interact with like-minded individuals who share the vision of a developed India.
The 'VBA Event' section in the 'Onground Tasks' tab of the 'Volunteer Module' of the NaMo App allows users to stay updated with the ongoing VBA events.
During the event, Mr Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation, highlighted the direct communication channel available to the public with Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the NaMo App.
Watch: "One can directly get in touch with Prime Minister Narendra Modi via the NaMo App," says Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation. pic.twitter.com/lD7iupJ43m
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
Mr Hitesh Jain, Vice President of BJP Mumbai Pradesh, encouraged individuals to join as Viksit Bharat Ambassadors, highlighting opportunities for active participation in national development.
'You can also become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador, says Hitesh Jain, Vice President of BJP Mumbai Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/6Y3x7B8mvg
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
A participant at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meet-up in Lucknow shared that government initiatives are making real strides in reaching the people, bringing India closer to our 2047 goals.
Watch: ''Govt initiatives are reaching the people, and we are close to achieving our goals for 2047," says a participant at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow pic.twitter.com/OpJuHOOSyR
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
Another participant expressed optimism, noting that the current pace of development is steadily propelling India towards it’s 2047 aspirations.
Watch: 'The current pace of development is moving positively towards the goal of 2047,' says a participant at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/x9iMFcch0D
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
Another appreciated the skill development program as a commendable initiative by the current government.
Watch: "The skill development program is a great initiative by the current govt," says a participant at the Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' meetup in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/XtVviOQo4O
— IANS (@ians_india) March 29, 2024
