"Aatmanirbharta gave impetus to our economy": Amit Shah launches 'Mhaje Ghar Yojana' in Goa

Panjim (Goa) [India], October 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative launched by the Narendra Modi government has given "impetus" to the country's economy while promoting Make in India and encouraging people from across the world to manufacture in India.
He said that the Aatmanirbhar Bharat is also resolving the issue of unemployment.
"Aatmanirbhar (Bharat) is the biggest initiative, which has given impetus to our economy, promoting Make in India and for people from all over the world to do manufacturing in India (ease of business). This is also resolving the issue of unemployment. No income tax payable for income up to Rs 12 lakh under the new tax regime. When we came in 2014, the limit was 2.5 lakh. This has increased the purchasing power of women," Shah said while addressing a gathering at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Bambolim.
Shah launched the 'Mhaje Ghar Yojana' and also laid the foundation stone for various development projects.
Urging Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the Union Home Minister said that the Swayampurna Goa, which is in tandem with the Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative, must be continued so that the problems faced by people can be resolved.
"Swayampurna Goa is a major initiative of the government of Goa. I urge Pramod Sawant to continue this program. New government schemes are constantly introduced, and through Swayampurna Goa, we must tirelessly resolve the problems of our citizens. We should strive to make our Goa the first fully developed state in the country in the coming days," Shah said.
Earlier in the day, Shah participated in the celebrations of the renowned 75-day-long Bastar Dussehra, where he stated that the government has formulated a "lucrative" surrender policy in its efforts to curb the Naxalite movement in Chhattisgarh.
Addressing the demands to hold talks with the Naxals, Shah said that there was nothing to discuss since the Bhratiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Centre and Chhattisgarh was dedicated to developing the entire Naxal-affected region, including Bastar.
The Union Home Minister warned against "disrupting the peace" in Bastar and said that the state machinery will respond strongly. He added that March 31, 2026, has been fixed to bid farewell to Naxalism from the soil of this country.
"Some people talk about talks (with Naxals). I want to make it clear once again: both our governments, the Chhattisgarh government and the central government, are dedicated to the development of Bastar and the entire Naxalite region. What is there to talk about? We have formulated a very lucrative surrender policy. Come, lay down your arms. If you take up arms and try to disrupt the peace of Bastar, our armed forces, the CRPF, and the Chhattisgarh police will respond. March 31, 2026, has been fixed to bid farewell to Naxalism from the soil of this country," Shah said while addressing a gathering at the celebrations for Bastar Dussehra here.
Advocating for the call to go Swadeshi, Shah said, "If the 140 crore population embraces the resolve of Swadeshi, no one can stop our India from becoming the world's top economic system. Prime Minister Modi has recently provided a huge relief by reducing GST rates. If we adopt the culture of Swadeshi, our country's economy will gain great momentum."
Shah further appealed to the youth in Bastar to "shun the path of violence" while advising against joining the Naxal movement. (ANI)