SAMARTH Abhiyan launched by Union Minister Giriraj Singh

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched the SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at the Gram Panchayat level.

An Overview of the News 

• The campaign aims to empower women and promote digital transactions in rural areas.
• The campaign was launched in Lucknow as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.
• It aims to promote digital transactions in 50,000 gram panchayats across India.
• The campaign is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of India's independence.
• The campaign started on February 1, 2023 and will run till August 15, 2023.