On 12/11/2024 Member of Parliament (MP) Pratap Sarangi notably marked his birthday, reporting to work as usual. Instead of holding a birthday bash, he sliced out cakes carrying titles of the policies and programmes related to welfare initiated by the BJP government. This unique celebration brought awareness to the million lives particularly of the desolate rural population affected by these policies.
Pratap Sarangi’s Dedication to Rural Development
MP Pratap Sarangi who is Member of Parliament from Balasore in Odisha has always championed policies that would help the rural belt. Nonetheless, Sarangi has been true to his humble lifestyle and has devoted effort in ensuring that the fruits of the Government Plans get to the right deserving people. Instead of stating the government’s critical welfare policies on his birthday, he decided to endorse the main welfare agendas that have affected the growth of rural people and the economy.
The Key Policies Celebrated Through Cake-Cutting
During the birthday celebration, each cake was named after a major BJP government initiative, symbolizing the importance of these policies in improving the lives of people across India.
- MSME PMS Yojana (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Policy)
To begin with, the first cake was baked in honor of the MSME PMS Yojana which is a scheme that helps large number of small business people avail loans easily. It beneficial to the growth of the business by enabling the creation of employment opportunities for the people of India mainly in the rural areas.
- Bhojan Se Sambandhit 1 Crore Tak Loan Yojana
The second cake was in relation to the Bhojan Se Sambandhit 1 Crore Tak Loan Yojana which funds business related to food products with up to Rs 1 crore loans. It’s also aimed at creating employment for small food businesses and employees in the food industry making the local economy better. - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN)
The third cake was entitled PM-KISAN scheme, under which farmers receive Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal tranches. This direct cash transfer aids the farmers to handle their various puzzles involving money and boosts the agriculture area. - Ayushman Bharat Yojana
The fourth cake representing Ayushman Bharat which refers to health insurance policies enabling poor patient avail free medical treatment. This policy help those families which are living below the federal poverty level because they will receive quality care for their diseases without suffering high medical expenses. - PM Solar Yojana and Muft Bijli Yojana
The last cake was the PM Solar Yojana and Muft Bijli Yojana cake they gave to all the media present there. These polices encouraged the utilization of renewable resource and offer free connection of electricity to rural homes. These interventions are intended to enhance access to energy and advance respective dimensions of sustainability.
Conclusion
The tradition of cutting the birthday cake of Pratap Sarangi was a hilarious but effective way to show people how much the BJP government has done to help millions. Through these highlighted welfare policies Sarangi not only presented himself and his colleagues a birthday gift but also underlined his strong commitment for the cause of the rural poor. These government initiatives are still very relevant in fostering improved economic status of more worthy and equitable India for everyone.
