Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation organized the Seva Setu program under the grand initiative of the state government to ensure that citizens can avail of government schemes and services under one roof, and individual issues are resolved on the spot. The event took place at Nilgiri Ground, near Nilgiri Circle, Limbayat, in the presence of MP Mukeshbhai Dalal, MLA Sangeeta Patil, and chaired by Mayor Daksheshbhai Mavani. Citizens flocked to the event to avail of various schemes at their doorstep, with a total of 2,286 beneficiaries receiving the benefits.
During the event, MP Mukeshbhai Dalal emphasized in his address that the Seva Setu initiative allows beneficiaries to access multiple schemes in a single day at one location. The program ensures that the needy can easily benefit from government services and schemes. He added that through initiatives like welfare fairs, the government has been providing the poor with their rightful benefits directly, and similarly, the Seva Setu program offers citizens transparent governance by addressing their concerns right at their doorsteps.
MLA Sangeetaben Patil urged the attendees to take full advantage of Seva Setu, which is organized in various regions. She also stressed the importance of enrolling in key state and central government schemes, such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Card), so that individuals can lead a dignified life without depending on others during times of illness.
She further mentioned that Seva Setu gives the common man the constant reassurance that the government stands with them. Through the program, citizens can access around 55 different services from 14 government departments and submit applications for personal schemes.
Mayor Daksheshbhai Mavani highlighted that the government, through Seva Setu, is showing its commitment to addressing the issues and concerns of both rural and urban residents by reaching out to their doorsteps. He also proudly shared Surat’s accomplishments, including being ranked as India’s cleanest city and leading in clean air initiatives. Additionally, Surat is now purifying its drainage water, generating a significant income, and is planning water conservation strategies for the next 50 years.
During the event, dignitaries distributed certificates and benefits of individual schemes to the beneficiaries.
It is noteworthy that to avoid delays due to missing documents, the Seva Setu site was equipped to provide necessary certificates, notary services, revenue stamps, court tickets, and photocopying facilities on the spot.
Applications related to income and caste certificates, ration cards, marriage registration certificates, Aadhaar card services, widow assistance, old-age pension schemes, municipal services, new Aadhaar enrollment, and updates, UCD, women and child welfare, and other individual beneficiary schemes were processed on-site. A large number of people also registered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
The event was attended by Deputy Mayor Dr. Narendra Patil, Standing Committee Chairman Rajan Patel, Leader of the Ruling Party Shashiben Tripathi, Chief Whip Dharmesh Vaniyawala, corporators, chairpersons of various committees, municipal officers, employees, and a large number of citizens and beneficiaries.
