Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will be flagged off for Kiphire district on 4th December 2023 at the Kiphire Helipad ground. This was decided by the Kiphire District Level Committee on 1st December 2023 during a meeting convened to discuss the launch of the nationwide outreach initiative in the district, DIPR informed. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Tsulise Sangtam.

The District Nodal Officer (KVBSY) Kiphire will preside over the event, and D. Robin, NCS, Additional DC Kiphire, will deliver the keynote address. Simultaneous launches will also occur at Kiphire village, Okhe village and Longthonger village, where Block Nodal Officers/Day Nodal Officers will oversee the respective programs, it has been informed.

DC Kiphire instructed all line departments to formulate their route plans, communicate with Block/Day Nodal Officers, and prepare their programs accordingly.

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is one of the largest ever outreach initiative to be undertaken. It aims to touch all districts across the country by 25th January 2024, covering over 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats and over 3,600 urban local bodies. The campaign is designed to inform, empower, and ensure the benefits of government flagship schemes reach citizens across the country.