President Draupadi Murmu on Friday said that amidst global uncertainties, Modi Government has worked with strong determination to lift the economy out of ‘policy paralysis.’ She also said that India has just one goal and that is achieving the developed nation status by 2047.
Before starting her address, Murmu paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away recently. She also paid tributes to those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday.
“Our Bharat is a country of 140 crore people. We have diverse States, diverse regions, and diverse languages, yet as one nation, we have only one identity – Bharat. And we have only one resolution, one goal – ‘Viksit Bharat’! We are all firmly committed to making India a developed Nation in the coming years,” President Murmu said while
She highlighted the determination of the government to achieve higher growth rate amidst all the uncertainty. “My government has worked with strong determination to lift the economy out of a state of policy paralysis. Despite global concerns such as the COVID-19 pandemic, its aftermath, and war-related uncertainties, the Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable stability and resilience, proving its strength,” she said.
She listed measures to facilitate businesses in India. “My government has implemented several significant measures to promote ease of doing business. With the spirit of ‘One Nation, One Tax’, the GST system was introduced, which has been benefiting all States across the country. Due to policies like Make in India, many major global brands now proudly display the label ‘Made in India’ on their products,” she said.
Pace of work
The President said the pace of work has tripled in this third term. “Today, the nation is witnessing major decisions and policies being implemented at an extraordinary speed, with the highest priority given to the poor, the middle class, the youth, women and farmers,” she said. Noting that development is truly meaningful when its benefits reach the person standing at the last rung of society, the President said initiatives like 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.
“When poor people are provided with a dignified life, it instils a sense of empowerment that helps them fight poverty. 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.
Murmu asserted that the government has consistently worked on policies of multi-dimensional and inclusive development. “Therefore, while emphasising on physical infrastructure, equal efforts have also been made by my government for a social infrastructure revolution Noting that the government in the past ten years has written new chapters of progress, one of which is the golden milestone of India’s digital revolution,” the President said. today, India has emerged as a major global player in the field of digital technology.
“The launch of 5G services in India, alongside other leading nations, stands as a significant milestone in this journey. India’s UPI technology has also impressed many developed countries. More than 50 per cent of the world’s real-time digital transactions now take place in India.