category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal s vision of bridging the gap between the most marginalized individuals in society and the mainstream of development, while affording them the respect they rightfully deserve, appears to be coming to fruition. Karnal, the city of Danveer Karna, is hosting the Antyodaya Mahasammelan to honour families who have benefited from the Chief Minister s Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana. The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will grace the event as the chief guest. Furthermore, participants from various socio-economic backgrounds who have availed themselves of the benefits offered by welfare programs like Ayushman Bharat, the Pension Scheme, and other initiatives aimed at supporting the economically disadvantaged in Haryana, will also take part in the event. Since assuming office as Chief Minister of the state Manohar Lal has consistently prioritized the implementation of schemes aimed at uplifting the impoverished, drawing inspiration from the Antyodaya philosophy. In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi s vision to enhance the lives of disadvantaged individuals, the state s welfare initiatives have been designed to incorporate Antyodaya principles. According to the Chief Minister s perspective, the primary objective of the Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana is the betterment of the economically disadvantaged. Under this scheme, till now the applications of 76454 beneficiaries in the state have been approved in principle. Out of these, loans of 32743 beneficiaries were approved. The Chief Minister Manohar Lal firmly believes in affording the poor the foremost rights to government resources and welfare schemes. Over the past nine years, the Chief Minister has dedicated special attention to the upliftment of those at the bottom rungs of society. Consequently, Haryana now embodies an environment where the rights of the underprivileged are safeguarded, preventing any form of exploitation or discrimination. The state government s unwavering commitment has instilled public confidence in a government that genuinely prioritizes their well-being. The Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, introduced by Chief Minister, represents an all-encompassing scheme with the primary goal of poverty reduction through economic inclusion, thereby raising the income of the most underprivileged Antyodaya families. These are households with an annual family income below Rs 1 lakh. Notably, the scheme uniquely emphasizes the holistic betterment of the entire family. The journey towards uplifting Antyodaya families began with the introduction of the CM Window when Chief Minister assumed office in 2014. This marked a qualitative transformation in the state s political landscape, where the Chief Minister s work centered on the foundation of Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek. On December 25, 2014, the Chief Minister launched the CM Window initiative, a novel approach to politics in the state s history. The primary objective was to facilitate direct communication between the public and the Chief Minister, eliminating the need for personal visits to Chandigarh. This pioneering experiment proved highly successful. With the inception of the CM Window, the state government embarked on its journey of Antyodaya upliftment, forging ahead without looking back. This effort led to the launch of a unique and ambitious scheme, Parivar Pehchan Patra, designed to collect economic data from all families in the state. Consequently, the identification of Antyodaya families became possible, ensuring they directly benefited from the government s welfare schemes. This approach garnered nationwide acclaim, inspiring other states to consider adopting the PPP model for their regions. (editor dailyworld.in)