The announcement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made from the newly inaugurated “Seva Teerth ” (the relocated Prime Minister’s Office). Files related to the empowerment of the poor, the oppressed, our hardworking farmers, youth and women were signed at Seva Tirtha. Key decisions include: Approval to launch Pradhan Mantri Rahmat Yojana, under which accident victims will get cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh. This will ensure immediate medical assistance to any affected person. The target of Lakshpati Didi Yojana has been doubled to Rs 6 crore. This will increase women empowerment and self-reliance. The target of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has been doubled from Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore. This will be of great help to our farmers and help increase their income. Approval of Startup India Fund 2.0 of Rs 10,000 crore. This will encourage early stage startups and deep technological research. These decisions revive the spirit of citizen-centricity and accelerate our vision of building a better India.
Here are the key decisions outlined:
- PM RAHAT Scheme (Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) : This provides cashless emergency medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per victim for up to seven days following a road accident. It covers stabilization and essential care on any category of road, aiming to save lives during the critical “golden hour” by removing financial barriers to immediate help.
- Lakhpati Didi Scheme : The target has been doubled to 6 crore women (from the previous milestone of 3 crore, achieved ahead of the March 2027 timeline). The new goal is set for March 2029. This initiative empowers rural women through self-help groups (SHGs), skill development, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship to achieve sustainable annual household incomes of ₹1 lakh or more, promoting self-reliance and gender equality.
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund : The loan target has been doubled from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore. This supports post-harvest infrastructure like cold storage, warehouses, processing units, and community assets to strengthen the agriculture value chain, reduce wastage, improve market access, and boost farmers’ incomes.
- Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 : Approved with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore, this builds on the original 2016 Fund of Funds. It focuses on mobilizing domestic venture capital for early-stage startups, particularly in deep tech, innovative manufacturing, breakthrough technologies, and high-risk areas. It aims to nurture innovation beyond major cities, reduce funding gaps for new founders, and drive long-term economic growth.
Vision for a Better India
The Prime Minister described these measures as steps to:
- Empower the poor and marginalized
- Strengthen farmers and rural India
- Promote women-led growth
- Encourage youth-driven innovation
These decisions reflect a renewed commitment to inclusive development and accelerating India’s journey toward a stronger, self-reliant future.
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