As Modi govt approaches 9th anniversary, focus on 'second order impact

) With the Modi government set to celebrate its ninth anniversary next month, it's focusing on highlighting the "second order impact" of its various pro-poor schemes to keep the narrative about its welfare initiatives alive before entering into an election year.

Government sources said the "second order impact" underlines how welfare measures have accrued a host of indirect benefits to people beyond the obvious positive implications.

The focus will be on schemes that have touched the lives of a huge number of people across the country, elevating their living standards, they said.

With the BJP's blueprint for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll campaign getting prepared, they noted the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana,' which provides free cooking gas connection to the poor, has not only benefited crores of women but has also prevented them from getting sick by providing them with smoke-free and safe fuel.

Now they do not need to travel far to collect firewood which also saves them a lot of time