A total of 232,529 lamps were lit across the district as part of the "Aashirwad Ka Diya" initiative.

246 people donated blood at blood donation camps; tool kits were distributed to 340 beneficiaries, and fruits were distributed to 1,560 patients.

Gautam Buddha Nagar, September 18, 2026

To celebrate the birthday of India's esteemed Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, as "Seva Diwas" (Day of Service), various programs centered on service, public welfare, and public participation were organized in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Activities under the campaign included the lighting of lamps under the "Aashirwad Ka Diya" initiative, blood donation camps, fruit distribution to patients, and the distribution of tool kits to beneficiaries of the 'Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana'. Public representatives, officials, beneficiaries, and the general public participated in these programs, conveying a message of service and public welfare.

The "Aashirwad Ka Diya" program, organized under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', fostered widespread public participation by involving families who have benefited from various central and state government welfare schemes across both rural and urban areas of the district. A total of 185,039 beneficiary families lit lamps as part of this initiative.

Lamps of 'Seva Sankalp' lit at prominent public and religious sites

The "Aashirwad Ka Diya" program was not limited to beneficiary families alone; it also encompassed prominent public spaces, monuments, temples, *maths* (monasteries), and other religious sites across the district. Lamps were lit at various locations to convey messages of service, harmony, public welfare, and collective participation within society. Under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' (Service Pledge Campaign), lamp-lighting events were also organized in government offices and public institutions, witnessing enthusiastic participation from elected representatives, officials, and the general public. In total, 47,490 lamps were lit across 2,383 key locations—including projects, riverfront ghats, temples, and schools—while a grand total of 232,529 lamps were illuminated across the district, including those at public events.

**246 people donated blood voluntarily at blood donation camps**

Blood donation camps were organized at various locations across the district on the occasion of 'Seva Diwas' (Service Day). Camps were held at 21 locations, where 246 individuals voluntarily donated blood. By participating in this noble act of humanitarian service, the donors helped patients in need and spread awareness about voluntary blood donation within society.

**Toolkits distributed to 340 beneficiaries under the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana**

On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, toolkits were distributed to eligible beneficiaries associated with the 'Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana' (Vishwakarma Labor Honor Scheme). A total of 340 beneficiaries in the district received these toolkits. The initiative aimed to encourage the work of traditional artisans and skill-based workers by providing them with essential equipment, thereby fostering self-employment and self-reliance.

**Fruit distribution to 1,560 patients**

As part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', fruit distribution programs were organized for patients in both government and private hospitals. A total of 1,560 patients received fruit during the campaign. Through these events, elected representatives and officials conveyed a message reinforcing the spirit of service, compassion, and social solidarity towards patients. Promoting the Message of Public Welfare and Self-Reliance through Service

The spirit of service, social responsibility, self-reliance, and public participation was fostered through programs organized under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' (Service Pledge Campaign), such as "Aashirwad ka Diya" (Lamp of Blessings), blood donation drives, and the distribution of fruits and toolkits. These events were conducted in the district with the active participation of elected representatives, administrative officials, various government departments, beneficiaries, and the general public. 
Courtesy: Information Department, Gautam Buddha Nagar.