PM Modi hands over keys to mark the Grihapravesh of Prime Minister Awas Yojana- Grameen (PMAY-G) beneficiaries in Maharashtra
Being amongst people during the auspicious occasion of Dussehra gives me energy and renewed vigour to work for the betterment of the country: PM Modi
Shri Saibaba's teachings gives usthe mantra to build a strong unified society and toserve humanity with love: PM Modi
People getting their own homes is a big step towards the fight against poverty: PM Modi
In the last four years, our Government has built over 1.25 crore houses: PM Modi
PM Modi appreciates people of Maharashtra for making the state Open Defecation Free
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PM Modi underlines the efforts taken by the Government to deal with drought faced by Maharashtra

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Shirdi, in Maharashtra, today. At a public meeting, he unveiled the plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of various development works of Shri SaibabaSansthan Trust. He also released a silver coin to commemorate Centenary year of Shri Saibaba Samadhi.

Shri Narendra Modi handed over keys to mark the Grihapravesh of Prime Minister AwasYojana- Grameen (PMAY-G) beneficiaries in Maharashtra. He also interacted with beneficiaries from various districts in Maharashtra like Satara, Latur, Nandurbar, Amaravati, Thane, Solapur, Nagpur through video conference.The beneficiaries, mostly women, thanked the Prime Minister for their new good quality houses, easy availability of credit and corruption free processes associated with PMAY-G scheme.Prime Minister later addressed the gathering.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister extendedDussehragreetings to all Indians. He said thatbeing amongst people during the auspicious occasion of Dussehra gives him energy and renewed vigour to work for the betterment of the country.

Recalling the contributions of Shri Saibaba to the society, Prime Minister said that his teachingsgives usthe mantra to build a strong unified society and toserve humanity with love. He added that Shirdi is always considered as an epitome of public service. He expressed happiness that Shri SaibabaSansthan Trust is following the path laid down by Saibaba. He also complimented the contributions of the trust in empowering the society through education and in transforming thoughts through spiritual teachings.

Expressing happiness in handing over new houses to over 2 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan MantriAwasYojana- Grameen (PMAY-G) on occasion of Dussehra, Prime Minister said that it is a big step towards the fight against poverty. Underlining the efforts of Government in ensuring ‘Housing for All’ by 2022,Prime Minister said that in the last four years, Government has built over 1.25 crore houses. He said that the Government is also ensuring that the every house built is not only good but also has toilet, gas connection and electricity.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister congratulated the people of Maharashtra for making the state Open Defecation free. He also commended the efforts of the Maharashtra Government towards Swacchh Bharat activities.In this context, Prime Minister spoke about Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (PMJAY) and said that around one lakh people have benefited from the scheme so far. He added that under PMJAY, modern medical infrastructure is getting readied.

Prime Minister also underlined the efforts taken by the Government to deal with drought faced by Maharashtra. In this context, he mentioned KrishiSinchaiYojana and FazalBimaYojanaand appreciated the JalyuktShivirAbhiyan of Maharashtra Government. He also commended the people’s participation in the de-siltation of irrigation canals undertook by the Maharashtra Government.

Remembering the teachings of B R Ambedkar, JyotiraoPhuleand ChattrapatiShivaji, Prime Minister asked the countrymen to follow their noble ideals and teachings and work towards creating a strong undivided society. He urged the people to work towards attaining SabkaSaath,SabkaVikas and Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister visited the Shri Saibaba Samadhi Temple Complex and offered prayers. He also attended the valedictory function of centenary celebration of Shri Saibaba

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“Strengthening the bond with our diaspora!

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