Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Interacts with PM-SYM Beneficiaries on 77th Republic Day

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today interacted with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Over 100 beneficiaries and their family members from across the country had been invited as special guests in recognition of their contribution to the unorganised sector and their association with the flagship social security scheme.

Welcoming the beneficiaries on behalf of the Government of India, the Minister said that the invitation had been extended at the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, reflecting the Government’s firm commitment to citizen-centric governance and inclusive development. Addressing the gathering, the Minister reiterated the Government’s resolve to ensure social security for unorganised workers. He said that governance must remain close to the people in order to understand their problems and aspirations.

Referring to the Republic Day celebrations, the Minister spoke about the symbolic significance of the transformation from Rajpath to Kartavya Path, reflecting India’s evolving democratic ethos and collective sense of duty. He highlighted major welfare initiatives of the Government, including free foodgrains for around 80 crore people, expanded access to electricity and LPG connections, direct benefit transfers to farmers, and scholarships for the education of children, noting that these measures are laying the foundation for a 'Sashakt, Samriddha Bharat'.