By Our Correspondent
Lucknow: In a significant stride toward eradicating extreme poverty in Uttar Pradesh, Ruby’s family from Salauli village in Gosaiganj has been selected as the first beneficiary of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ambitious ‘Zero Poverty Scheme.’ The selection was made by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, who personally visited several villages to identify families in need.
While most people in Uttar Pradesh were celebrating Diwali in the warmth of their homes, the Chief Secretary was out on a mission across villages, personally seeking out beneficiaries for CM Yogi Adityanath’s Zero Poverty Scheme. Without protocol or the usual entourage, he traveled with only his wife, embodying a grounded approach to welfare.
Highlights
- Chief Secretary takes initiative on Diwali to implement CM Yogi’s Zero Poverty Scheme
- On a mission to find a deserving family, CS visits several villages around the capital
- Search ends in Salauli village, where Ruby’s family is chosen as the first beneficiary of the Zero Poverty initiative
- Chief Secretary personally assures the family, promising solutions to their challenges
- Without protocol or fanfare, CS visits Ruby’s family with his wife, setting an example
- CS’s ground-level visit serves as a message for officials to reach villages and address people’s needs directly
His search ended in Gosaiganj, Lucknow, where he met a family who truly needed support. Engaging in heartfelt conversation, he extended Diwali greetings, presenting them with sweets and gifts. This family of Gosaiganj became the first to benefit from the Zero Poverty Scheme, marking a meaningful start to this impactful initiative.
Chief Secretary personally visits ground zero to identify the first beneficiary of the Zero Poverty Scheme
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the Zero Poverty Scheme to uplift the most disadvantaged families in the state by improving their living standards. The scheme aims to identify 25 lakh underprivileged families across Uttar Pradesh, enabling them to access government benefits and boost their annual income to Rs 1,25,000 per family. A statewide campaign is underway to identify these families.
Acting on CM Yogi’s vision, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh personally took to the field on Thursday afternoon, accompanied by his wife, to visit villages in the capital without the usual protocol. His goal was to find a family in need without disturbing their festivities or drawing unnecessary attention.
In Salauli village of Gosaiganj, he met Ruby, a resident whose family is now the first to benefit from the Zero Poverty Scheme. Ruby shared that her husband, Ram Sagar, works as a laborer, while she supports the family by working in local fields. They have two young children, Shivansh (3) and Sudhir (around two years old).
After an in-depth conversation with Ruby and a careful assessment of her situation, Chief Secretary Singh selected her family as the scheme’s first beneficiary. He reassured Ruby that her hardships would soon lessen, with full support from the Yogi government and administration. Explaining the benefits of the Zero Poverty Scheme, he promised that they would soon begin to experience its positive impact on their lives.
Emotional moment as Ruby’s family receives gifts; Chief Secretary moved to tears
Ruby shared with Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh that her elder son Shivansh’s birthday coincided with the visit on Thursday. Touched, the Chief Secretary extended birthday and Diwali wishes to Shivansh, presenting the family with sweets and gifts, which brought immense joy to Ruby’s household. Witnessing their happiness, both the Chief Secretary and his wife were visibly moved.
Announcing that Ruby’s family had been chosen as the first beneficiaries of the Zero Poverty Scheme in the state, the Chief Secretary assured that the family would soon receive its benefits. Emphasizing the government’s dedication to uplifting the state’s most disadvantaged families, he encouraged district officials to step out of their offices, visit villages, and assess situations firsthand.
Singh urged officials to make a personal effort in ensuring that every eligible family receives the support they deserve, stating that the government is fully committed to transforming the lives of those at the lowest economic levels.
