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Solapur (Maharashtra): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-Urban) scheme in Solapur on Friday and said that it is a matter of great joy that one lakh families will light Ram Jyoti in their homes on the evening of January 22.
While speaking about the housing scheme in Maharashtra, the Prime Minister congratulated the people of the region and entire Maharashtra on the projects that were launched today.
The Prime Minister also visited the newly constructed houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban Scheme.
PM Modi credited the hard work of the people of Maharashtra and the progressive state government's efforts for the glory of Maharashtra.
"Lord Ram always taught us to be true to our words and promises," the Prime Minister said expressing delight that the resolution taken for the thousands of poor from Solapur is becoming a reality today.
An emotional Prime Minister said that the largest society under PM Awas Yojna has been inaugurated today and recalled the wish from his childhood days about living in such homes.
"It gives immense satisfaction when the dreams of thousands of families are realized and their blessings become my greatest wealth," a teary-eyed Prime Minister exclaimed.
He recalled assuring the people during the foundation stone laying ceremony of this project that Modi himself would come to hand over the keys to their houses upon completion of the project.
"Today Modi has fulfilled his guarantee", he continued "Modi's guarantee means fulfilment of guarantee."
The Prime Minister highlighted that those who received their houses today, and their generations, had to face suffering and distress due to homelessness and expressed confidence that the chain of suffering will now break and the future generations will not face the same ordeal.
"Ram Jyoti to be lit on 22nd January will become an inspiration to ward off the darkness of poverty," the Prime Minister said. He wished for a life full of happiness for everyone.
The Prime Minister prayed for the prosperity and happiness of the families that are getting new homes today.
"Our government is trying from the first day to ensure that there is good governance in the country by following the ideals of Shri Ram and honesty reigns in the country. It is Ram Rajya only that inspired the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas," said PM Modi.
Quoting Ramchari Manas, PM Modi reiterated the government's focus on the welfare of the poor.
PM Modi recalled the time when the poor were deprived of dignity due to the absence of basic amenities like pucca houses and toilets. This led to attention on houses and toilet issues by the present government and 10 crores 'Izzat Ghar' and 4 crore pucca houses were provided in a mission mode.
The Prime Minister said that instead of misguiding people, the path of the government is 'dignity of labour', 'self-reliant worker' and 'welfare of the poor'.
"You dream big. Your dreams are my resolution," the Prime Minister assured. He mentioned affordable urban houses and fair rent societies for migrant labourers.
"We are making efforts to provide residences near to the place of work', " he said.
Highlighting the efforts of the government to prioritize the welfare of the poor by initiating multiple schemes, the Prime Minister informed that 25 crore people in the country have come out of poverty in the last 9 years.
This, the Prime Minister said, is a result of the tapasya of 10 years and true dedication towards the poor. He said that it also empowers and inspires others to defeat poverty.
The Prime Minister reiterated the belief that the poor can overcome poverty if resources and facilities are provided to them.
Recalling the time when the main issue concerning the poor was two meals per day, the Prime Minister mentioned the free ration program initiated by the government so that no poor person has to sleep on an empty stomach.
He further added that the scheme initiated during the coronavirus period is now being extended for five more years.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to support those 25 crore people who have come out of poverty so that they do not fall back below the poverty line anytime in the future.
"These 25 crore people are moving forward with the dedication to fulfil my resolve and I stand with them," he added.
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