Prime Minister's Key Decisions from Seva Teerth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced several key welfare measures aimed at different sections of society from his new office complex, Seva Teerth. These decisions are designed to benefit women, farmers, youth, and vulnerable groups.
What is Seva Teerth?
The renaming of the government complex to Seva Teerth is a move away from colonial-era terminology, promoting a people-centric governance approach. Several landmarks have been renamed since 2014 to reflect Indian values:
- South Block: Seva Teerth
- Central Secretariat: Kartavya Bhavan
- Rajpath: Kartavya Path
- Race Course Road: Lok Kalyan Marg
- Raj Bhavans/Raj Niwas: Lok Bhavan/Lok Niwas
PM RAHAT Scheme: Cashless Emergency Care
- Coverage of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per person for accident victims.
- Immediate hospital care without financial delays.
- Ensures no life is lost due to lack of money during critical “golden hour” emergencies.
Lakhpati Didi Scheme: Target Doubled
Aimed at women's economic empowerment, the new target is to have 6 crore women earning Rs 1 lakh or more annually by March 2029 through:
- Skill training
- Microfinance
- Entrepreneurship opportunities
- Self-help group networks
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
- Fund increased from Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore.
- Supports cold storage, warehousing, food processing, post-harvest management, and supply chain modernization.
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
- Rs 10,000 crore allocated for deep tech, early-stage startups, and innovation-led enterprises.
- Aims to create jobs and drive innovation in one of the world’s largest startup hubs.
Impact on the Aam Aadmi
These initiatives are expected to provide:
- Free emergency medical treatment during accidents.
- More income opportunities for women.
- Better prices and infrastructure for farmers.
- More startup funding and jobs for youth.
