On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, Delhi witnessed a wave of new launches and welfare schemes, marking not just a personal milestone, but a day dedicated to public service and commitment. At Thyagraj Stadium, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 17 projects and schemes valued at approximately Rs 1,723 crore—an occasion that reflected PM Modi’s record of tireless service and vision for India’s growth.
Shah praised the Prime Minister’s “never taken a day off” work ethic and credited him for India’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest economy, maintaining that further progress is expected by 2027. He emphasized PM Modi’s selfless leadership and personal connection to India’s 140 crore citizens, “treating them as his own family.”
The new initiatives include:
These launches underscore a continued push for inclusive development spanning health, senior citizen welfare, and support for differently abled children.
Since Modi became Prime Minister, his birthday has marked the start of “Seva Pakhwada” (fortnight of service), with 11 consecutive years of activities focused on welfare and public good from September 17 to October 2. Shah underscored this tradition as part of the government’s campaign to uplift marginalized communities and help India excel globally by the nation’s centenary in 2047.
He also cited impressive welfare achievements, stating that under Modi’s leadership, basic facilities have reached 60 crore citizens and 25 crore have risen above the poverty line—a message meant to inspire youth across the country.
Home Minister Shah defended the central government’s unwavering support for Delhi, regardless of party politics, referencing health insurance initiatives and tax cuts on essential goods. He contrasted this proactive stance with previous governments’ alleged discrimination against the capital.
Highlighting broader political debates, Shah criticized opposition parties, alleging efforts to retain “infiltrators” on voter lists for electoral advantage, while stressing the Modi government’s commitment to clean governance.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other BJP leaders expressed gratitude, describing Modi as the “architect of Atmanirbhar Bharat.” They praised the Centre’s role during challenges like Covid-19 and emphasized that the current government “serves everyone without discrimination or political bias.”
The day also saw Union ministers inaugurate several Ayushman Arogya Mandir clinics, further demonstrating the government’s intent to push forward on health and welfare across Delhi.
Delhi saw the launch of 17 major projects worth Rs 1,723 crore, including five new hospital blocks, 101 Ayushman Arogya Mandir clinics, 150 dialysis machines, registration of 50,000 people for old-age pension, and ten new resource centers for children with special needs.
Seva Pakhwada is a “fortnight of service” observed from September 17 (PM Modi’s birthday) to October 2, marked by various welfare initiatives and cleanliness drives. This tradition has been followed for the last 11 years since PM Modi became Prime Minister.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah described PM Modi’s dedication by noting he has never taken a day off in 24 years of public service, crediting this commitment for India’s rise as the fourth-largest global economy and its continued push for development.
The projects focus on improving health-care infrastructure, providing primary clinics, dialysis facilities, pensions for senior citizens, and support for children with special needs—making essential services more accessible to all communities in the city.
Leaders emphasized that the Modi-led central government has provided significant support to Delhi through health insurance, infrastructure funding, and essential goods tax cuts, regardless of the ruling political party in the state.
Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and HD Kumaraswamy, as well as Delhi ministers and officials, participated in inaugurating Ayushman Arogya Mandir clinics and other project launches, emphasizing a collective approach to welfare implementation in the capital.
Amit Shah called for a tradition of service, urged citizens toward buying Indian-made goods, and criticized opposition for alleged attempts to retain infiltrators on voter lists, reaffirming the need for transparent and inclusive welfare delivery.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other BJP leaders hailed Modi as the architect of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and praised the central government’s support during crises like COVID-19, stating that recent welfare drives serve all citizens without discrimination.
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