BHIM-Aadhaar App launched on Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi promises housing for all by 2022: Highlights
Nagpur, April 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the BHIM-Aadhaar App in Nagpur on the occasion of the 126th birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar. He also awarded the Mega Draw winners of Lucky Grahak Yojana and DigiDhan Vyapar Yojna. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also launched a series of development projects in Nagpur. The development projects include IIIT, IIM & AIIMS and launch of Koradi Thermal Power Station.
While addressing the public, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts made by Dr Ambedkar for the welfare of the Dalits. “One can lead a happy life without feeling oppressed by bad experiences. This has been taught to us by Dr Ambedkar,” PM said. He also said that though Ambedkar faced many challenges, but he had never showcased any kind of bitterness. Speaking about the rise of thermal power projects, he said that energy sector is of great vitality in the 21st century and it is a necessity for the development of India.
Taking his address further, the PM said, “People of India gave their lives so that India attains freedom. Our freedom is the result of the sacrifices made by several greats.”Dedicating the BHIM-Aadhaar App to the youth of the nation, PM Modi said, “I want that by 2022, every person has a shelter on his head along with easy access to the basic necessities of life.”