PM Modi transfers first installment of PMAY-G to more than 1.47 lakh beneficiaries of Tripura

New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi transferred the 1st installment of PMAY-G to more than 1.47 lakh beneficiaries of Tripura via video conferencing yesterday. More than Rs 700 crore were credited directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries on the occasion. Following Prime Minister’s intervention, taking into account unique geo-climatic condition of Tripura, the definition of ‘kuccha’ house has been changed specifically for the state, which has enabled such a large number of beneficiaries living in ‘kutcha’ houses to get assistance to construct a ‘pucca’ house.

Addressing the gathering at the conference hall of the state Secretariat virtually, PM said today’s event is an indication of coming great days and hope for Tripura. He emphasized that Biplab Deb Ji's government in the state and the government at the centre are committed to taking the progress of the state forward. The double engine government is engaged in the development of the state with full force and sincerity.

Talking about the long prevailing neglect of the region, PM



further adds, the overall development of the country was seen piecemeal and was viewed through a political lens. Therefore, our Northeast felt neglected”, He stressed that today's development of the country is seen with the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Development is now considered synonymous with the unity-integrity of the country.

PM congratulated the people of Tripura on witnessing the new pace of development and providing opportunities to women across all levels. He singled out India's confident Nari Shakti for their yeoman contribution to the development of the country.  

Shree Modi said, as a major symbol of this Nari Shakti, we also have women's self-help groups. These SHGs have been connected with Jan Dhan Accounts. The collateral-free loan available to such groups has been doubled to 20 lakh rupees.

He also criticized the previous government and said that in the 5 years of the Left only 4000 SHG were created and now the numbers had increased by 2600 under the present government.