Govt has lifted 25 Crore people out of Poverty claims Nirmala Sitharaman

• Empowerment of 25 crore individuals and lifting them out of poverty has been a major achievement of this Govt claims Nirmala Sitharaman
• Direct Benefit Transfer of Rs. 34 lakh crore through PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, resulting in substantial government savings
• Further, PM Swanidhi Yojana aiding 2.3 lakh street vendors with credit for the third time, showcasing tangible support to the urban poor

The government's commitment to the Sabka Saath mantra over the past decade has resulted in empowering 25 crore individuals, breaking the shackles of multi-dimensional poverty claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in todays Interim Budget.

Acknowledging the limitations of the earlier entitlement-based strategy, the government has adopted a transformative approach, focusing on direct empowerment. Under the PM Jan Dhan Yojana, a staggering Rs. 34 lakh crore has been transferred directly, leading to government savings of Rs. 2.7 lakh crore. This financial efficiency has played a pivotal role in augmenting funds for the Garib Kalyan initiative.