Srinagar: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) via video conferencing today, Nazia Nazir, a milk vendor from Budgam’s Sheikhpura was among the beneficiaries who got a chance to speak with him.
During the interaction, as per an official press release, the Prime Minister asked about her family members, and Nazia Nazir replied that her husband is an auto-driver and her two children are studying in government schools.
Upon the Prime Minister’s enquiry about the apparent changes in her village compared to previous years, Nazia Nazir, according to the release, replied that the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ proved to be a game-changer with clean and safe tapped water supply reaching the homes where water issues once prevailed.
She also thanked the Prime Minister for the benefits of gas connections under the Ujjwala Yojna, education in government schools and extending PMGKAY for another five years.
Modi also enquired about the experience and impact of the VBSY van in her village. She replied that the people welcomed it by rituals performed on auspicious occasions according to the Kashmiri culture.
Prime Minister Modi expressed delight upon interaction with Nazia Nazir.
He also expressed confidence in the women power of Kashmir, who by availing the benefits of the government schemes are educating their children and moving forward with the intention of the development of the nation.
“Your enthusiasm is a source of strength for me,” he said, noting the enthusiasm for VBSY in Jammu & Kashmir sends a positive message to the rest of the country.
He further added that it is a guarantee of the bright future of the new generations.
He expressed satisfaction that people from around the country are joining the bandwagon of development and lauded the contributions of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
