The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Lucknow Meet Up, held at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, was attended by over 1,500 people, including students, industry leaders, professionals from organisations like CII, FICCI, LMA, IIA, lawyers, and entrepreneurs from the city. The 29th March event was a great success, with participants showing enthusiasm and a shared commitment to contribute to and amplify India’s progress.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr Brijesh Pathak, welcomed everyone to the event and highlighted the government’s support for initiatives driving socio-economic progress.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, addressed the Viksit Bharat Ambassador meet-up program in Lucknow and emphasised the transformative journey India has undertaken under the leadership of the Modi government. Minister Thakur highlighted the government’s three key mantras – ‘Reform, Perform, and Transform,’ which have played a pivotal role in this evolution, with a focus on extending benefits to every citizen.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur credited the decisive leadership of the Modi government for the significant changes witnessed in the past decade. He pointed out the transition from a struggling economy labelled the ‘Fragile Five’ to a thriving economy and the uplifting of 25 crore people from below the poverty line as notable achievements.
Mr Thakur reflected on the past and compared the UPA era, which was marked by corruption scandals and remote-control governance, with the current government’s transparent and proactive approach. He pointed out key economic indicators such as India’s rapid growth trajectory and its upcoming position as the world’s third-largest economy in the coming years. The minister also touched upon the government’s dedication to improving women’s lives by mentioning various schemes such as free LPG cylinders, sanitation facilities, maternity benefits, and skill training initiatives aimed at empowering women.
Mr Anurag Thakur praised Uttar Pradesh for its contributions to India’s development, emphasising the state’s crucial role in achieving India’s vision of a developed nation. He highlighted its progress in various sectors, including establishing bases by major aircraft makers such as Boeing and Airbus, with Uttar Pradesh leading in defence infrastructure. He also noted the state’s burgeoning aviation sector, with plans for international airport development.
Minister Anurag Thakur described Ram Mandir as a manifestation of a 500-year-old dream. He also stated that the Modi government has made consistent and sustained efforts to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure, kick-start the economy in many new sectors, and revitalise the places of worship.
During the event, he encouraged the attendees to become Viksit Bharat Ambassadors and help achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 objective. He asked them to spread the word about the various ‘growth markers’ and encourage their fellow citizens to join India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Lucknow meet-up served as a platform to celebrate India’s achievements, discuss ongoing initiatives, and rally support for the nation’s continued progress towards a developed and empowered India by 2047.
Another participant expressed optimism, noting that the current pace of development is steadily propelling India towards it’s 2047 aspirations. Another appreciated the skill development program as a commendable initiative by the current government.
