Mudra Beneficiary Single Mother sends son to France to study

Published By : Admin | December 16, 2023 | 18:06 IST
QuotePM Kaushal Vikas Yojna trained Meghna of Mumbai is exporting handmade quilts to the USA and Canada
QuotePM calls her an inspiration for all

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted and addressed the beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra via video conferencing today. During the programme, the Prime Minister flagged off the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram.

Meghna, a single mother and a VBSY beneficiary from Mumbai who owns a catering business informed the Prime Minister about availing a loan of Rs 90,000 through the Mudra Yojna which helped her in purchasing utensils and taking her business forward. She also informed about receiving an education loan for her son, currently studying in France, as she expanded her catering business with the help of Mudra Yojna and Svanidi Yojna.

Upon the Prime Minister’s enquiry about the simplified process of loan application, Ms Meghana informed that she received the loan within 8 days of the application and that she also repays her loan on time. Informing about the facility of reduced interest rates with timely repayment of previous loans under Svanidhi, the Prime Minister enquired if she has applied for any further loans under the scheme. Ms Meghna expressed her desire to apply for future loans and also informed the Prime Minister about employing 25 women in her catering business.

She also informed about availing the training for tailoring under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojna where 100 women are employed, and exporting handmade quilts to the USA and Canada. Ms Meghana thanked the Prime Minister for all the available government schemes and informed that she also urges people from the community to avail of them. The Prime Minister remarked that Ms Meghna’s successes can prove to be a boon not just for her but other women and emphasized the government’s commitment to serving such determined people.

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Prime Minister marks 10 years of Beti Bachao, Beti Padao movement
January 22, 2025
QuoteBeti Bachao, Beti Padao has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases: PM
QuoteDistricts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements: PM

Marking 10 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padao movement today, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remarked that it had become a transformative, people powered initiative and drawn participation from people across all walks of life. He highlighted that Beti Bachao, Beti Padao was instrumental in overcoming gender biases and empowering girl children. Shri Modi further noted that districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements and complimented all stakeholders who have made this movement vibrant at the grassroots level.

In a thread post on X, he wrote:

“Today we mark 10 years of the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life.”

“#BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and at the same time it has created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams.”

“Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the people and various community service organisations, #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has achieved remarkable milestones. Districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements and awareness campaigns have instilled a deeper sense of the importance of gender equality.”

“I compliment all stakeholders who have made this movement vibrant at the grassroots level. Let us continue to protect the rights of our daughters, ensure their education and create a society where they can thrive without any discrimination. Together, we can ensure that the coming years bring even greater progress and opportunity for India’s daughters. #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao”