India is one of the fastest growing major economies of the world: President Murmu

India is one of the world’s fastest growing major economies, President Draupadi Murmu said in her maiden address to the nation on Sunday, adding that India has made unprecedented progress in the development of physical and digital infrastructure.

“The pandemic has devastated lives and economies all over the world. When the world is grappling with the economic consequences of the great crisis, India has acted together and moving on now, India is one of the fastest growing major economies of the world. India’s start-up ecosystem ranks high in the world. The success of start-ups in our country, especially the growing number of unicorns, is a shining example of our industrial progress,” the President said.

The President highlighted that the government and policy-makers deserve credit for helping the economy thrive.

She said, “Government and policy-makers deserve credit for helping the economy to beat the global trend and flourish. During the past few years, there has been unprecedented progress in the development of physical and digital infrastructure.”

The President said that credit should also be given to those workers and farmers whose hard work has made this possible and entrepreneurs whose business acumen has created wealth.

“Through the Pradhan Mantri Gati-Shakti Yojana, all modes of connectivity based on water, land, air etc. are being integrated across the country so that seamless transport across the country is possible. Due to the increased vibrancy that is visible in our country. For this, credit should also be given to workers and farmers whose hard work has made this possible and entrepreneurs who have earned wealth from business acumen. What is even more heartening is that development is becoming more inclusive and regional Inequalities are also narrowing,” the President said.

The President highlighted that Digital India is forming the backbone of the knowledge economy.

President Murmu said, “But this is only the beginning. A series of economic reforms and policy initiatives have long been laying the ground. Digital India, for example, is forming the basis of a knowledge economy. The ‘National Education Policy’ ’ aims to prepare the future generation for the next phase of the industrial revolution while at the same time linking it to our heritage.”

President Murmu highlighted that economic reforms are accompanied by innovative welfare initiatives.

“Economic success is also making life easier. Economic reforms are accompanied by innovative welfare initiatives. Apna Ghar is no longer a dream for the poor, but a reality for more and more people,” Pradhan Thank you for ‘Mantri Awas Yojana’. Similarly, under ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’, tap water connection is being provided to every household since the launch of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme,” the President said.

President Murmu appealed to every citizen to know about their fundamental duties and perform them so that India reaches new heights.

The President said, “These and many other similar efforts are aimed at providing basic amenities to all, especially the poor. The keyword for today’s India is compassion; for the downtrodden, the needy and the marginalised. For. Some of our national values ​​have been included in our constitution as fundamental duties of citizens. I appeal to every citizen to know about his fundamental duties and perform them in letter and spirit so that our nation can reach new heights. Arrive.

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