New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a 20 per cent hike in the pension for freedom fighters and said museums would be built in several states to glorify the role of "lesser-known" people from tribal communities who contributed to the freedom struggle.
Speaking on the occasion of Independence Day Mr Modi also announced that medical expenses of up to Rs 1 lakh for below poverty line families will be borne by the government.
"The government is taking steps to increase the pension for freedom fighters by 20 per cent. So those who are receiving Rs 25,000, will now get Rs 30,000. This is a small act of reverence on my behalf."
Prime Minister Modi said the role of some people in the freedom struggle is discussed "more than needed," while the contribution of tribals has not been highlighted as much.
The government will built museums in several states to glorify the role of "lesser-known" tribal freedom fighters among future generations, Mr Modi said. Expressing concern over hardships faced by poor families in cases of medical emergencies, he said "if a poor person wants healthcare services, then medical costs of up to Rs 1 lakh a year will be borne by the government".
Hitting out at the previous UPA government, Mr Modi said his government is "surrounded by expectations as against the previous regime which was surrounded by allegations".
He stressed on delivery and implementation of programmes, saying mere announcements or budgetary allocations no longer satisfy people.
Speaking on the occasion of Independence Day Mr Modi also announced that medical expenses of up to Rs 1 lakh for below poverty line families will be borne by the government.
"The government is taking steps to increase the pension for freedom fighters by 20 per cent. So those who are receiving Rs 25,000, will now get Rs 30,000. This is a small act of reverence on my behalf."
The government will built museums in several states to glorify the role of "lesser-known" tribal freedom fighters among future generations, Mr Modi said. Expressing concern over hardships faced by poor families in cases of medical emergencies, he said "if a poor person wants healthcare services, then medical costs of up to Rs 1 lakh a year will be borne by the government".
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He stressed on delivery and implementation of programmes, saying mere announcements or budgetary allocations no longer satisfy people.
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