New Delhi, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has orchestrated and executed an array of schemes aimed at fostering public welfare, economic prosperity, and social security. These initiatives, besides showcasing the government's extensive outreach, have played a pivotal role in garnering significant voter support, which has been instrumental in Prime Minister Modi's successive electoral victories.

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Empowering the Marginalized: A Paradigm Shift

The Modi administration has rolled out several schemes targeting the upliftment of impoverished and marginalized communities, previously neglected since India's independence. These initiatives have been instrumental in ameliorating the lives and dignity of these segments, ensuring their integration and empowerment in the nation's development trajectory.

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): A Sanitation Revolution

Launched in 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission aimed at achieving an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India, heralding a transformative era in the country's sanitation landscape. This initiative has yielded remarkable outcomes:

Health Improvements: WHO reported a significant reduction of 300,000 diarrheal deaths in 2019 compared to 2014, attributed to improved sanitation.

Economic Benefits: Families in ODF villages saved an average of INR 50,000 annually on health expenses.

Environmental Conservation: ODF areas witnessed a notable decline in groundwater contamination.

Women's Safety and Dignity: 93 per cent of women reported feeling safer at home.

Infrastructure: Over 100 million individual household toilets were constructed by 2019, with more than 600,000 villages declared ODF.

Phase II: Launched post-2019, focusing on comprehensive waste management, with over 11,48,22,354 household toilets constructed by 5th March 2024.

The SBM's extensive outreach and tangible improvements have bolstered public support, particularly among women, underscoring the government's commitment to public health and hygiene.

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Startup India Initiative: Fostering Entrepreneurship

Launched in January 2016, the Startup India Initiative aims to bolster entrepreneurship, nurture a robust startup ecosystem, and position India as a hub of job creators. Key achievements include:

Recognition: Over 1,00,000 startups recognized by DPIIT by June 2023, including 58,276 women-led startups.

Regulatory Reforms: Nearly 60 reforms initiated to enhance ease of doing business.

Employment Generation: The initiative has generated 69,969 jobs.

The initiative's success in nurturing the startup ecosystem and providing regulatory support has fueled economic growth and job creation, resonating with aspiring entrepreneurs and the business community.