Schemes to be monitored directly by Narendra Modi application: Smriti Irani

New Delhi: Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said execution of central schemes here will be monitored through the Narendra Modi application by two designated groups which will be directly connected to the PM’s office.

“Government wants that the benefits of its schemes should reach the common man. For it, implementation of the schemes is necessary and for this help of Narendra Modi application will be taken,” Irani said while addressing a gathering here.

She said two groups have been formed in Amethi, represented by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha, for the purpose.

“In the first group five and in the other 14 persons will be directly connected to PM office and will keep and eye on developmental schemes and send related pictures,” she said and also met youths selected for these groups.

The Narendra Modi application brings latest information, instant updates and helps those who use it to contribute towards various tasks. It enables a person to receive messages and emails directly from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Irani said she will ensure coverage of 50,000 women under PM Suraksha Bima Yojna and pay the first installment for it.

The minister also said that she would bear the education expenses of children of journalist Karun Mishra, who was killed in Sultanpur last month.