Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged young people to make use of Central Government schemes, explore entrepreneurship and startup opportunities, and contribute to national development. He emphasized that every village and family should participate in the Atma Nirbhar Bharat movement to ensure India’s path toward self-reliance through collective effort. Chouhan spoke at the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat-Sankalp Abhiyan’ program held at LVR Club in Guntur on Tuesday, which saw active participation from prominent citizens, industrialists, youth, women’s association members, and BJP leaders. The event’s theme was “Development through Self-Reliance – Progress through Indigenous Innovation.” Speakers highlighted the campaign’s primary goal of raising awareness about Central Government schemes that drive India toward self-reliance.
Chouhan stressed the importance of strengthening the rural economy, promoting self-employment, and empowering women. He pointed out significant initiatives such as Mission Watershed Rejuvenation, agricultural modernization, and sustainable development. Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, BJP state official spokesman Valluri Jayaprakash Narayana, AP Brahmin Welfare Corporation director Velagaleti Gangadhar, along with leaders from BJP, TDP, JSP, advocates, and entrepreneurs were in attendance.