Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches 'Rurban' Mission: Highlights

Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Chhattisgarh today where he launched the 'Rurban' Mission.

Here are the highlights of his speech:
 

• Whenever I visit Chhattisgarh it welcomes me with a new surprise, every time.
• I want to make Shauchalaya a Swabhav across India.
• An elderly lady of 104 years... she does not watch TV or read papers, but the message of building toilets reached her & she ensured that it was done.
• Ambagarh Chowki and Chhuria Blocks became free of open defecation with public awareness. This is an inspiration for everyone.
• Yes, it is true that people are moving to the cities in search of a better life. And we need to plan the growth of our cites accordingly.
• Today, we are launching a mission called 'Rurban'. The term has been coined by combining the words 'rural' and 'urban'.
• Through 'Rurban Mission' we have combined the best of villages and cities. The spirit of a village has been combined with the facilities associated with a city.
• India's economic progress can't only depend on a few cities. Ours is a big nation. This initiative develops villages as centres of growth.
• It is essential for our villages to have proper facilities, healthcare and education too.
• Our crop insurance scheme seeks to solve a lot of problems being faced by the farmers.