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Modi's 75th Birthday Celebrations in Delhi: Record-Breaking Donations and Dedication to Public Welfare

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Delhi, the national capital, witnessed a city-wide celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on Wednesday, marked by a series of events, exhibitions, cultural performances, and record-breaking donation drives. The highlight of the day came with a mega blood donation drive at Kartavya Path, which collected 1,157 units, more than three times Delhi's earlier record of 350 units. The chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, praised the enthusiasm of Delhi's youth, women, and elderly in donating blood, describing it as a pledge to save lives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Delhi government dedicated 75 new public welfare schemes during the "Seva Sankalp Fortnight" from September 17 to October 2, in honor of PM Modi's 75th birthday.
  • The Delhi government committed to making Delhi fully accessible to persons with disabilities by 2047, under the Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan, with Rs.6,000 per month financial support for companions and caregivers.
  • A record 1,157 units of blood were collected at Kartavya Path, exceeding Delhi's earlier record by over 300%.
  • Union minister Anupriya Patel announced that over 75,000 health camps are operational across India, with a continuation of the program till October 2.
  • A music video Namo Pragati Delhi - From Children's Voices to the Nation's Voice, featuring schoolchildren wishing the Prime Minister in 22 languages, was released by the Delhi government.
  • Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva announced that the BJP will continue various service activities for 15 days across Delhi, including One Tree for Mother and cleanliness drives.

Statistics:

  • 1,157 units of blood collected at Kartavya Path are a new record, surpassing Delhi's earlier mark of 350 units.
  • 75 new public welfare schemes were dedicated by the Delhi government during the "Seva Sankalp Fortnight".
  • The Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan aims to make all sites, destinations, and public places in Delhi accessible to persons with disabilities by 2047.
  • Rs.6,000 per month financial support will be provided to companions and caregivers of persons with disabilities.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times.
  • Delhi Government.
  • Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
  • Delhi BJP.
  • National Informatics Centre.

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