Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called Sankalp Saptaah in New Delhi on Saturday. The inaugural programme will witness the participation of about three thousand panchayat and block-level people's representatives and functionaries from across the country in Bharat Mandapam. In addition, about two lakh people including block and panchayat level functionaries, farmers, and persons from other walks of life, will join the programme virtually.
 
Sankalp Saptaah is linked to the effective implementation of the Aspirational Blocks Programme ABP. The nationwide programme was launched by the Prime Minister on 7th January this year to improve governance at the block level and enhance the quality of life of citizens.

It is being implemented in 500 Aspirational Blocks across 329 districts. For implementing the Aspirational Blocks Programme and to prepare an effective block development strategy, chintan shivers were organised at village and block levels across the country. The Sankalp Saptaah is a culmination of the Chintan Shivirs.
 
Each day in Sankalp Saptaah, starting from 3rd October to 9th October is dedicated to a specific development theme on which all Aspirational Blocks will work. The themes for the first six days include Sampoorna Swasthya, Suposhit Pariwaar, Swachhta, Krishi, Shiksha, and Samridhi Diwas.  The last day of the week 9th October will be a celebration of the work conducted during the entire week, as Sankalp Saptaah – Samavesh Samaroh.