Varanasi: District magistrate (DM ) S Rajalingam presided over the programme held to mark the inauguration of Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra at the memorial site of Munshi Premchand in Lamahi village on Thursday. During the programme, various department including social welfare, food and logistics, district urban development agency, health and others organised their camps to verify the beneficiaries of their respective schemes, and to identify the left out beneficiaries and getting them registered. The DM gave certificates to the winning children of the quiz competition and also distributed certificates to the skilled children on the occasion. He also distributed approval certificates to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and loan approval certificates of PM Swanidhi Yojana. Another Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra camp was organised at Chittaranjan Park in Dashashwamedh Ward on Thursday. The benefits of 17 schemes were extended to the people at the camp. Assistant municipal commissioner Sanjay Tiwari, corporator Narsingh Baba, revenue inspector Desh Deepak Dwivedi, tax superintendent Rajiv Lochan Pathak and others were present at the camp.We also published the following articles recentlyPM Modis Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra rolls out in TawangThe Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide outreach initiative, was launched in Tawang, Arunachal. The campaign aims to inform and empower citizens about the Centres flagship schemes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the campaign on November 15. On the first day, the Yatra reached over one lakh people across 259 Gram Panchayats, with more than 16,000 people participating in health camps. The Yatra seeks to generate awareness about government welfare schemes and engage citizens in the countrys development.Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra expands nationwide, focused on inclusive development: BJP national secretaryTarun Chug, the national secretary of the BJP, highlighted the expansion of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) initiative, which commenced in Khunti, Jharkhand, on November 15, 2023. The yatra has now extended its reach across the entire nation, with a particular focus on Punjab. Chug emphasized the transformative role of the VBSY in shaping various governmental initiatives, promoting civic engagement, and ensuring the accessibility of government schemes. The on-the-ground activities include Jan Bhagidari events featuring interactive sessions with beneficiaries, celebrations recognizing achievements at the Gram Panchayat level, on-the-spot quiz competitions, and health camps. Chug conveyed this information during a meeting with state BJP leaders, highlighting the significant role VBSY plays in advancing the principles of inclusive development and citizen engagement.Free sexual wellness screening camp to be held in ChennaiThe Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Chennai is organizing a free sexual wellness screening camp for men on November 26 at its hospital premises in Nungambakkam. The comprehensive screening, led by Dr Sanjay Prakash J, includes lab tests for total testosterone, random blood sugar, and lipid profile, as well as an endothelial scan and an andrology consultation. These tests and consultations, valued at Rs 6,000, are being offered free of charge. Regular check-ups are crucial for promoting awareness of sexual health and early diagnosis of impotence or other issues.

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