PM Narendra Modi launches Sankalp Saptaah

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a week-long program called "Sankalp Saptah" for aspirational blocks in New Delhi on 30 September 2023.

An Overview of the News

• The objective of the Sankalp Saptah is to effectively implement the Aspirational Block Programme, which aims to improve governance at the block level and enhance the quality of life of the citizens.

• About three thousand panchayat and block level representatives and officials from across the country will participate in this program to be held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

• Additionally, around two lakh people including block and panchayat level officials and farmers will join the program virtually.

• Sankalp Saptaah will be celebrated in all 500 aspirational blocks of 329 districts of the country from 3rd to 9th October.

• During this week each day will focus on a specific development theme on which all the Aspirational Blocks will work.

The topics for the first six days are as follows:

1. Sampoorna Swasthya (Comprehensive Health)

2. Suposhit Pariwaar (Well-nourished Family)

3. Swachhta (Cleanliness)

4. Krishi (Agriculture)

5. Shiksha (Education)

6. Samridhi Diwas (Prosperity Day)

The final day of the week will be dedicated to celebrating the work done throughout the week, known as Sankalp Saptaah - Samavesh Samaroh".