Maharashtra Celebrates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th Birthday with Ambitious Social Initiatives

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Maharashtra on September 18 marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday with a comprehensive range of social initiatives across the state, aiming to deliver government scheme benefits to over 50 lakh people. The centerpiece of Maharashtra's celebrations is the "Namo Netra Sanjeevani" campaign, an ambitious healthcare drive featuring one lakh free cataract surgeries and 10 lakh eye check-ups with free spectacles distribution. The event highlighted the state's commitment to marking the milestone birthday through meaningful social service initiatives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Namo Netra Sanjeevani" campaign aims to conduct one lakh free cataract surgeries and 10 lakh eye check-ups during the fortnight-long initiative.
  • Over 50 lakh people across the state will receive benefits from government schemes, with a focus on delivering welfare and social services.
  • The programme includes 17 special initiatives to maximize community participation, including blood donation camps across all mandals in the state.
  • A grand drone light show titled "Jyotine Tejachi Aarti" was held in Pune, featuring 1,000 drones and showcasing the achievements of the Modi-led NDA government.
  • Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol organized the drone show, which was postponed due to heavy rainfall.
  • The "Mahsool Pandharwada" initiative led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule showcased the benefits of Modi government schemes to the public.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the "NaMO Gardens" project, allocating Rs 394 crore for developing gardens across Maharashtra.
  • Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai unveiled the "NaMO Tourism Skill Programme" to train 7,500 local youths in hospitality and tour guiding.
  • The programme includes partnerships with institutions such as the Swami Samarth Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management.
  • Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha launched a massive cleanliness campaign across 750 villages on Modi's birthday, involving thousands of students from government Industrial Training Institutes.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 lakh free cataract surgeries will be conducted during the fortnight-long "Namo Netra Sanjeevani" campaign.
  • 10 lakh eye check-ups will be conducted, with free spectacles distribution for those in need.
  • The "NaMo Gardens" project will allocate Rs 1 crore for garden development for each of the 394 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra.
  • Additional competitive funding of Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore, and Rs 1 crore will be provided for first, second, and third place winners in divisional competitions, respectively.
  • 7,500 local youths will be trained in hospitality and tour guiding under the "NaMO Tourism Skill Programme".
  • The programme includes partnerships with institutions such as the Swami Samarth Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management.
  • 750 villages will be covered under the massive cleanliness campaign launched by Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services
  • United News of India
  • Maharashtra government statement on Namo Netra Sanjeevani campaign
  • Press release on NaMO Gardens project