Mirzapur: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel presided over a grand public welfare programme at Panchsheel Mahavidyalaya in Mavai Kala village of Mirzapur district. During the event, she distributed approval letters, commendation certificates, sanitation facility keys, residential and agricultural land lease documents, house keys under the Pradhan Mantri and Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, educational kits for Anganwadi centres, tricycles for differently-abled persons, and revolving fund demo cheques to NRLM women’s groups. Additionally, nutrition kits for TB patients and other department-specific benefits were handed over to respective beneficiaries.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Patel highlighted that the primary aim of welfare schemes is to integrate the marginalized sections into the mainstream, ensuring equal opportunities for all. She urged officials to provide financial management training under the Bank Sakhi scheme to NRLM group women and emphasized prudent use of their earnings. “Women should be vigilant in utilizing their income wisely,” she said, instructing the District Magistrate to facilitate exposure visits and replicate successful training models from Varanasi in Mirzapur.
She praised the role of NRLM in empowering rural women, many of whom had never stepped outside their homes, but are now self-reliant. She also called upon intellectuals to actively support women’s empowerment efforts.
The Governor laid special emphasis on the Mission Indradhanush vaccination drive, urging all to ensure immunization of newborns to protect them from diseases. “Strict action should be taken against those who oppose or neglect vaccination,” she warned. Anganwadi workers and CDPOs were directed to ensure the effective use of pre-school educational kits distributed to 200 centres across Mirzapur, with a three-day training programme to guide their use.
She urged beneficiaries to utilize government-provided resources—homes, kits, land—responsibly and in line with the intended purpose. Referring to PM and CM housing schemes, she noted their transformative impact: “Poor villagers, who could never afford a home despite a lifetime of labor, now own permanent houses thanks to these schemes.”
The Governor stressed the importance of eradicating Tuberculosis by 2025, in line with the Prime Minister’s vision, directing health officials to identify, treat, and monitor TB patients, ensuring regular intake of medication and nutrition kits.
Commending the efforts of Green Army women volunteers, Governor Patel acknowledged their commendable work in addressing social evils like substance abuse, child marriage, domestic violence, and dowry in rural and tribal areas. She called for police cooperation with Green Army members to tackle these issues effectively. “Establish coordination with local police stations to curb social evils and improve lives,” she advised.
She advocated for universal access to education, urging villagers to send their children to school regardless of their socio-economic background, emphasizing that education is key to mainstream inclusion and employment opportunities. “Green Army members should ensure children attend school regularly and encourage parents to value education,” she added.
The Governor called for eliminating social discrimination and casteism, highlighting the Prayagraj Mahakumbh as a symbol of social harmony, where people from all communities bathe together in the Ganga, showcasing unity.
During the event, the Governor distributed the following:
- Educational Kits to 10 Anganwadi centres under the Child Development Project.
- Certificates to 5 beneficiaries rescued from begging under the District Probation Department’s sponsorship scheme.
- Demo Cheque worth ₹5.73 crore to NRLM women’s groups, along with certificates to “Vidyut Sakhis” and “Samuh Sakhis”.
- Certificates to 5 horticulture beneficiaries under the CM Youth Entrepreneur Development Scheme.
- House Keys under PMAY and CM Awas Yojana to 5 beneficiaries.
- Demo Cheques and Certificates to 5 beneficiaries under CM Youth Entrepreneur Scheme and ODOP financing.
- Hearing Aids to 5 differently-abled children under the Basic Education Department.
- Commendation Certificates to 5 Gram Pradhans for excellence in Panchayati Raj works.
- Nutrition Kits to 5 TB patients.
- Certificates to 5 beneficiaries under PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.
- Certificates to 5 PM Vishwakarma Yojana beneficiaries.
- Tricycles to 5 differently-abled individuals under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Anupriya Patel, also addressed the gathering, noting the recent celebration of International Women’s Day. Praising Governor Anandiben Patel for her exemplary service across key constitutional posts, she remarked that Indian women draw inspiration from her achievements. She highlighted the PM Matru Vandana Yojana, providing free maternal healthcare on the 9th of every month, and urged women to avail its benefits.
The event was attended by Vindhyachal Commissioner Balakrishna Tripathi, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, Chief Development Officer Vishal Kumar, Inspector General RP Singh, Vice-Chancellor Shobha Gaur, and other dignitaries and public representatives.
