Goa: PM Narendra Modi says saturation of govt schemes is "real secularism and social justice"

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the `Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047` programme, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. PTI Photo

PM Narendra Modi Tuesday emphasized the importance of achieving full implementation of central government schemes in states, terming it as "real secularism and social justice."

Speaking at the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa public meeting in Margao town of South Goa, PM Modi highlighted that Goa has successfully achieved 100 percent saturation in various central schemes.

Modi said when schemes reach full saturation, it bridges gaps between people and ensures that every beneficiary receives the complete benefits without discrimination. He emphasized that with saturation, citizens are relieved from the burden of paying bribes to access their entitlements.

"In implementation of several schemes of the central government, Goa has attained 100 per cent saturation," Modi said, adding "When there is saturation of schemes, differences between people end. Every beneficiary gets the entire benefit. When there is saturation, people don't have to pay bribe to get their rights," he said.

Modi asserted that saturation of welfare schemes reflects true secularism and social justice, and he guaranteed to extend this model to Goa and the entire nation. He credited the success of achieving saturation to the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which enabled even those previously excluded from government schemes to benefit.

"Saturation (of welfare scheme where all beneficiaries get the facilities) is the real secularism and social justice. Saturation is Modi's guarantee to Goa and the country," PM Narendra Modi said.

In pics: PM Narendra Modi addresses Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047 programme

To attain this saturation, the central government conducted Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Modi said. "Those who were away from the government schemes also benefited from Modi's guarantee after this Yatra," the Prime Minister said.

During the public meeting, Modi inaugurated the campus of National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Cuncolim, National Institute of Water Sports at Dona Paula and Waste Management Facility at Curchorem.

He also laid the foundation stone for a ropeway project between Panaji and Reis Magos fort and for 100 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Xelpem in South Goa.

Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant were present at the event (With inputs from PTI)