New Delhi: “The country has borne the brunt of government-centric governance in the past. But, today the India of the 21st century is moving ahead with the vision of people-centred governance.” Told Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed civil servants at the ‘Iconic Week’ function of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on Monday.
With a focus on reforms, as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, ‘Iconic Week’ is being celebrated from 6th to 11th June.
Modi said: “There was a time when policies and decisions in the country were government-centric. This means that once a scheme is launched, it was the responsibility of the people to reach out to the government to take the benefits. In such a system, the responsibility of the government and administration would have been reduced.”
The PM also launched Jan Samarth Portal, a national portal for credit-linked government schemes.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Jan Samarth Portal is a one-stop digital portal linking government credit schemes. Known as the first platform of its kind, it seeks to connect the beneficiaries with the lenders directly.
the main purpose The portal is promoting inclusive growth and development in all sectors, by providing appropriate government benefits through simple and easy digital processes.
Modi also inaugurated a digital exhibition tracing the travel of the ministries of finance and corporate affairs over the past eight years – since the Modi government has been at the center – and a special Rs 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, Rs 10 Series released. 20 rupee coins.
These coins will bear the logo of Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi and will be recognizable to those who are visually impaired.
The event was held simultaneously at 75 locations across the country, all connected to the main Vigyan Bhawan site.
PM Modi at the ‘Iconic Week’ celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs on Monday. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
PM Modi addressing public servants at Vigyan Bhawan program. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionThe ‘Iconic Week’ celebrations are part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which marks 75 years of Indian independence. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionPM Modi spoke of his government’s emphasis on “people-centric” governance. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionPM Modi also launched Jan Samarth Portal, a national platform for credit-linked government schemes, in Monday’s event. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionAt the event, the Prime Minister inaugurated a digital exhibition tracing the travel of the Ministries of Finance and Corporate Affairs in the last eight years, ever since the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seen in the background here, was among those attending the event. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionChief Economic Advisor V. Ananth Nageswaran in the program. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionNageswaran interacting with others during the tea break of the event. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionSanjay Malhotra, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance with Finance Secretary TV Somanathan | Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with civil servants at Monday’s event. Photo: Praveen Jain | impressionFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the function. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression(Left) V. Srinivas, Secretary in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, talks to Vivek Johri, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression(Left) Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj with Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Rajesh Verma. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
