On the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath used a social welfare camp in Mohanpur to stress that development must include senior citizens, Divyangjan and other vulnerable sections.
Key Takeaways
- Ratan Lal Nath linked PM Modi’s 76th birthday with the message of inclusive development and social welfare.
- He said Divyangjan need dignity, empowerment and opportunities for self-reliance rather than sympathy.
- Nath highlighted Jan Dhan, Ujjwala, Swachh Bharat, housing and drinking-water initiatives as welfare measures.
Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with a message of inclusive development and social welfare. He said the benefits of development should reach every section of society, including senior citizens and Divyangjan.
Nath made the remarks at the 76th Samajik Adhikarita Shivir for Senior Citizens and Divyangjan at South Taranagar Gram Panchayat in Mohanpur. The camp was organised under the Government of India’s Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) and Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) schemes.
The Prime Minister turned 76 on September 17, 2026. The occasion is also being observed in Tripura through a month-long public outreach programme announced by the state government. The campaign runs from September 17 to October 17 under the theme “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan – Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva”.
Inclusive development as the central message
Nath said development should not remain limited to particular sections of society. He stressed the need to ensure that welfare measures reach people who need government support.
The minister described social sensitivity and collective responsibility as important to the effective delivery of welfare schemes. He said government programmes can achieve their intended purpose when society remains attentive to the needs of disadvantaged people.
Nath also referred to Modi’s long public life. He said the Prime Minister came from a humble background and has spent nearly 25 years in public life since becoming Gujarat Chief Minister.
The emphasis on inclusive development also comes as Tripura marks the Prime Minister’s birthday through a wider programme of public service activities. The state government has said the month-long campaign will also highlight Modi’s 25 years of continuous public service.
Divyangjan need empowerment, not sympathy
A major part of Nath’s address focused on persons with disabilities.
He said Divyangjan should receive empowerment and support rather than sympathy. According to Nath, the term Divyang reflects the dignity and abilities of persons with disabilities.
He stressed the need to help them become self-reliant. Government assistance, he said, should create opportunities that allow Divyangjan to live with greater independence and dignity.
Nath also placed this approach within a broader social responsibility. He said citizens and institutions must work together to ensure that welfare benefits reach their intended beneficiaries.
The message formed the central social welfare theme of the Mohanpur camp, which specifically brought senior citizens and Divyangjan under the focus of the RVY and ADIP schemes.
Nath highlights key welfare schemes
The minister cited several Union government initiatives while explaining the broader welfare approach.
He referred to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and said bank accounts have enabled beneficiaries to receive government assistance directly. He said direct transfers have reduced dependence on intermediaries.
Nath also highlighted the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. He said the scheme has helped provide LPG connections to women and households.
He mentioned the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan as another major initiative aimed at improving sanitation and cleanliness.
The minister further pointed to measures related to housing and drinking water. He described these initiatives as part of efforts to improve basic living conditions for ordinary citizens.
Focus on dignity and self-reliance
Nath said the broader objective of welfare should go beyond assistance. He stressed the importance of enabling people to become self-reliant.
His remarks placed senior citizens and Divyangjan within the wider framework of inclusive development. He said every section of society should benefit from the development process.
The minister reiterated that the government under Modi’s leadership has continued to introduce welfare initiatives. He said the benefits of such measures should reach every person, particularly those who require greater support.
The message from the Mohanpur camp therefore centred on inclusion, dignity and access to welfare. It also connected PM Modi’s 76th birthday with a wider emphasis on public service and social support in Tripura.
