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Govt Beneficiaries to Light Diyas Nationwide for PM Modi's Birthday
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Moneycontrol•09-09-2026, 13:54
Govt Beneficiaries to Light Diyas Nationwide for PM Modi's Birthday
- •Beneficiaries of central government welfare schemes will light diyas across India on September 17 at 7 pm to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
- •The campaign, discussed by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, aims to mobilize beneficiaries in villages and towns, with diyas lit at homes, panchayat buildings, and public places.
- •The initiative symbolizes the connection between welfare schemes and beneficiaries, reflecting their hopes and faith in building a developed India.
- •September 17 also marks PM Modi's 25 years in public life as chief minister and prime minister, a significant occasion for beneficiaries.
- •Over 80 crore people receive free foodgrains, 10 crore farmer families are covered by PM-Kisan, and 4.95 crore people received houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, among other scheme beneficiaries participating.
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The initiative, called 'Jisne jeevan sanwara,' aims to reflect the connection between central government welfare schemes and their beneficiaries, celebrating their association with development programs. It is presented as an expression of gratitude by the beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries of various central government welfare schemes will light diyas across the country at 7 pm on September 17. The diyas will be lit at beneficiaries’ homes, panchayat buildings, Amrit Sarovars, hospitals, and other public places.
The campaign was discussed during a video conference chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with state agriculture and rural development ministers.
