The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today attended a function organised by Bharatiya Micro Credit for distribution of e-rickshaws in Lucknow.
The Prime Minister interacted with rickshaw-puller families in a chaupal setting. During the interaction, subjects such as saving of a portion of the additional income, and education of children, came up for discussion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said the whole world has recognised that India is the fastest growing major economy in the world today. He added that this is happening despite the global recession. He said that the primary objectives of his Government are the welfare of the poor, and employment for the youth. The Prime Minister said youth should become job creators instead of job seekers. He added that his Government has taken a series of steps to fulfil these objectives. In this context, he mentioned that 2 crore people had benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, in less than a year of the scheme's launch.
The Prime Minister said that for the people who are getting e-rickshaws today, it is not just a simple change from pedal rickshaw to e-rickshaw, but an entire transformative process.
The Prime Minister symbolically handed over RuPay cards, and social security schemes to select beneficiaries. The Prime Minister flagged off the rally of 2100 e-rickshaws.
I congratulate those who are now proud owners of the rickshaws: PM @narendramodi begins his speech https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
Government is making efforts to serve you & the world today is agreeing that India is among the fastest growing economies: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
General atmosphere is of slowdown but there is India, which is moving ahead at a quick pace. International agencies are saying the same: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
We don't want to be the fastest growing economy of the world only. We aim to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
Why were the doors of banks not open for the poor for so many years? When we formed the Government we changed it through Jan Dhan Yojana: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
Prime Minister is speaking about the social security schemes of the Government and how they are giving a security cover to the people.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
The world is worried about global warming. This e-rickshaw is a small effort to make the world free from global warming: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
Want to congratulate people of Lucknow. You have chosen a great MP, who is a great Home Minister of the nation: PM on Shri @BJPRajnathSingh
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
