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In Prayagraj, Keshav Prasad Maurya participated as the chief guest in the felicitation ceremony of the cooks working under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana and the cashless medical card distribution program and honored the cooks and after distributing the cashless medical cards to them, he personally asked about their well-being. There was happiness on the faces after increasing the honorarium and getting the cashless treatment card. Shri Maurya said that this is Modi’s guarantee, everyone’s respect, everyone’s respect, pressed on the lotus. Your one vote provides free facilities to crores of people.
Shri Maurya said that just as mothers worry about their children, the cooks prepare food for all the children studying in schools in the same spirit. His work is a symbol of service, affection and social responsibility. Double Engine The government has consistently given priority to respect and economic empowerment of cooks. *In the year 2019, the honorarium was increased from ₹1000 to ₹1500 and in the year 2021, it was increased to ₹2000 per month. Now as per the decision of the cabinet, the honorarium of cooks is being increased to ₹ 3000 per month. The Deputy Chief Minister said that it is also the responsibility of the government to take care of the health of the cooks. In this sequence, cashless treatment facility of up to ₹ 5 lakh is being provided annually to about 3.72 lakh cooks and their dependents of the state. *In Prayagraj alone, more than 9 thousand cooks and their dependent families will benefit from it.* He said that this historic initiative has been taken with the thought that the families of the mothers who nurture the future of the children of the state do not have to face financial crisis during illness.
Shri Maurya said that Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana is a mega campaign against malnutrition. Kitchens are an important cornerstone of the scheme. Through them, children are provided clean, safe, nutritious and hot food as per the prescribed standards and menu. He appealed to the cooks to pay special attention to the quality of food, hygiene, cleanliness of the store room and distribution as per the prescribed standards. He said, “Facilities to every child, security to every kitchen – this is the resolution of good governance.” The government has also provided financial assistance of ₹ 500 for the uniforms of cooks including aprons, gloves and head covers etc.
Shri Maurya said that the double engine government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to the respect and welfare of the poor, women, disabled, laborers and deprived classes. The pension of disabled people has been increased to ₹ 2500 per month. The goal of the government is clear – if education is secure then the future will be assured and if mothers are empowered then students will become capable. He said that in the spirit of “Santosham Param Sukham”, the life of the cooks should be happy and with the cashless medical card, their life should be healthy and safe. He thanked all the cooks for their dedication and said that the government will continue to work for their dignity, safety and welfare.
BJP District President Mrs. Nirmala Paswan ji, Mr. Rajesh Shukla ji, Honorable MP Mr. Praveen Patel ji, Honorable MLA Mr. Vachaspati ji, Mr. Harshvardhan Bajpai ji, Legislative Council Member Mr. Surendra Chaudhary and other public representatives, District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer and dignitaries were present in the program.