New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said in the past ten years the government has infused new energy into the journey of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and reiterated “good governance, prosperity” at the core of its governance.
Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament, President Murmu said, “To ensure that the journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ the government has placed four key principles, service, good governance, prosperity, and pride at the core of its governance.”
She added, “There is the collective strength of public participation, a roadmap for the nation’s economic progress, the power of technology in the form of a digital revolution, and the foundation of modern infrastructure.”
She noted that the government is steering India towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy by making rapid advances in its commitment to reform, perform, and transform.
“The guiding mantra of my government is “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” and its goal is the creation of a ‘Viksit Bharat,” she added.
She informed to enhance skills and create new opportunities for the youth, my government has approved a 2 lakh crore rupee package.
“An internship program for 1 crore youth will provide them with hands-on experience in real-world work environments,” President added.
In her address, President said India now has over 1.5 lakh start-ups, which are emerging as pillars of innovation…adding that to boost the space sector, a 1,000 crore rupees venture capital fund has been launched.”
Talking about the other initiatives she informed that the construction of 12 crore toilets under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, 10 crore free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, ration for 80 crore needy citizens, the Saubhagya Yojana, and the Jal Jeevan Mission have given poor the confidence that they can live with dignity.”
“Due to such efforts, 25 crore people have overcome poverty and are moving forward in life. They have formed a Neo Middle Class, a group that is infusing new energy into India’s growth journey,” she said.
