Advocating for women empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the spirit of entrepreneurship among women is admirable.
While addressing the Gujarati people on the occasion of launch of ‘Swavalamban Yojana’, PM Modi began his speech on a lighter note saying ‘Kem Cho’. To this the crowd responded with great cheer.
The prime minister, who is in Gujarat to host Chinese President Xi Pinging, opined that neo-middle class should be helped to grow.
“Gujarat CM Anandiben said something very right about the neo-middle class. We need to help this section of society the most.”
The prime minister asserted that all citizens should live a dignified life. “If the poor cannot get dignity, the country cannot progress, the PM said.
Addressing the people on Vishwakarma Puja Diwas, Modi launched the ‘Swavalamban Yojana’ and congratulated the Gujaratis for their efforts.
Showering his praise and affection towards the people of Gujarat, PM Modi said, “I keep receiving your blessings and wishes on all 365 days. I am really grateful to you. It inspires me to do new things.”
‘Swavalamban Yojana’ is the new pension scheme launched by the government. The scheme will be applicable to all citizens of 18 yrs to 55yrs who join the New Pension System (NPS) administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Under the scheme, Government will contribute Rs 1000 per year to each NPS account opened in the year 2010-11 and for the next three years, that is, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. The benefit will be available only to persons who join the NPS with a minimum contribution of Rs 1,000 and maximum contribution of Rs 12,000 per annum.