Jharkhand's Welfare Outreach Program Sees Over Half a Million Applications

The Jharkhand government's outreach initiative, 'Aapki Yojana, Aapki Sarkar, Aapke Dwar,' generated over 5.52 lakh applications within its first three days. This initiative aims to facilitate welfare schemes directly to residents. As of September 2, 1,224 camps have been held, receiving significant applications for housing and pension schemes.

In a remarkable uptake, Jharkhand's flagship outreach program, 'Aapki Yojana, Aapki Sarkar, Aapke Dwar,' saw over 5.52 lakh applications in its first three days, an official disclosed. Initiated on August 30, the fourth leg of the program focuses on delivering welfare schemes directly to beneficiaries' doorsteps.

By September 2, the state organized 1,224 camps, resulting in 5,52,836 applications. Of these, 42,869 were processed, and 160 were rejected. Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his optimism on social media, lauding the program's growing reach. The initiative, aimed to run until September 15, reflects a notable demand for the state-sponsored Abua Awas Yojana housing scheme, which alone attracted 2,93,657 applications.

First launched in November 2021, the campaign has progressively grown, registering significant applications annually. In 2021, the program saw 6,867 camps and 35.95 lakh applications; in 2022, 5,696 camps and 55.44 lakh applications; and in the third phase in 2023, 5,496 camps collected 58.26 lakh applications. The initiative ensures quick processing of welfare applications to provide timely benefits, including schemes for housing, healthcare, pensions, and rural development.

(With inputs from agencies.)