NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JUNE 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the transformative impact of 12 years of Garib Kalyan initiatives, asserting that the welfare of the poor and downtrodden has remained the central pillar of the government’s development agenda, inspired by the enduring philosophy of Antyodaya.
Over the past 12 years, India’s welfare ecosystem has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by the vision of inclusive growth and last-mile delivery. Through initiatives focused on financial inclusion, healthcare, sanitation, housing, and basic amenities, millions of… pic.twitter.com/K0CxJyudgT
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- Prime Minister says welfare of the poor and downtrodden has remained the cornerstone of governance, inspired by the philosophy of Antyodaya and inclusive development.
- From Jan Dhan and Direct Benefit Transfer to Swachh Bharat, PM Awas, Jal Jeevan Mission and Ayushman Bharat, flagship initiatives have sought to deliver dignity, opportunity and social security to millions.
- Technology-driven governance has reduced leakages, enhanced transparency and strengthened public trust, transforming welfare delivery into a catalyst for human empowerment and Viksit Bharat, says Prime Minister.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterates that Garib Kalyan remains the Modi government’s highest priority, crediting welfare schemes with integrating crores of citizens into India’s economic mainstream.
Reflecting on the journey of inclusive governance, the Prime Minister said the government’s consistent endeavour has been to ensure that the benefits of development reach those who remained on the margins for decades, thereby empowering them with dignity, opportunity and economic participation.
In a series of posts on X, Shri Modi stated:
It is also gladdening that technology has played a vital role in ensuring a better quality of life for the poor. Through Direct Benefit Transfer and digital platforms, support is reaching people directly and transparently. This has reduced leakages, improved efficiency and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2026
“Over the last 12 years, India has witnessed many transformations and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor and downtrodden. We have always been inspired by Antyodaya and our effort has always been to ensure that the benefits of development reach those who were left behind for decades. From Jan Dhan accounts and Direct Benefit Transfer to Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat and more, every initiative has been driven by a simple objective of ensuring people have dignity and opportunity. #12YearsOfGaribKalyan.”
The Prime Minister emphasised that technology has emerged as a powerful enabler of inclusive governance, ensuring that welfare benefits reach beneficiaries directly, transparently and without intermediaries.
Highlighting the role of digital platforms and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), he said these innovations have significantly reduced leakages, improved administrative efficiency and reinforced public confidence in governance.
Shri Modi further posted:
“It is also gladdening that technology has played a vital role in ensuring a better quality of life for the poor. Through Direct Benefit Transfer and digital platforms, support is reaching people directly and transparently. This has reduced leakages, improved efficiency and strengthened trust in governance. This is how the journey of furthering Garib Kalyan has become a collective movement towards human empowerment and realising our dream of a Viksit Bharat.”
Echoing the Prime Minister’s vision, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah reaffirmed that Garib Kalyan remains the topmost priority of the Modi government, highlighting the extensive reach of welfare programmes over the past 12 years.
He said government initiatives have connected crores of citizens with banking services, financial inclusion, social security and entrepreneurship opportunities through flagship schemes aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening economic resilience.
In his post on X, Shri Amit Shah said:
गरीब कल्याण मोदी सरकार की सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है। सरकार ने #12YearsOfGaribKalyan में अन्न योजना, PM आवास, जन-धन, मुद्रा लोन, PM स्वनिधि जैसी कल्याणकारी योजनाओं से करोड़ों नागरिकों को बैंकिंग सुविधा, वित्तीय सुरक्षा और स्वरोजगार के अवसरों से जोड़ा है।
बुनियादी सुविधाओं, सामाजिक… pic.twitter.com/heDC7FSKuX
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 8, 2026
“Garib Kalyan is the topmost priority of the Modi government. In #12YearsOfGaribKalyan, the government has connected crores of citizens to banking facilities, financial security, and self-employment opportunities through welfare schemes like the Ann Yojana, PM Awas, Jan-Dhan, Mudra Loan, and PM Swanidhi. By integrating the country’s poor to the economic mainstream through basic infrastructure, social security, and a better standard of living, a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is being built.”
The statements from the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister underscore the government’s emphasis on welfare-led development, digital governance and inclusive economic participation as key pillars in its vision of building a developed India while ensuring that growth reaches the last mile.
