New Delhi, Jan 31 (Mayank Nigam) Highlighting the rapid infrastructure development in the country and underscoring the positive impact of various flagship schemes of the government, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable stability and resilience despite global concerns such as the Covid pandemic, its aftermath, and war-related uncertainties. “Over the past decade, India has achieved several milestones in constructing world-class infrastructure.
This modern infrastructure has strengthened India’s image globally, increased investors’ trust in the nation, boosted industries, and created new employment opportunities,” Murmu said while addressing the joint session of the Parliament. The President said that 10 years ago, the budget for capex was around Rs 2 lakh crore which has now increased to over Rs 11 lakh crore. Murmu said that 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. “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. The President said that the government is steering India towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. “To ensure that the journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ continues to be guided by the ideals of our Constitution, the government has placed four key principles—service, good governance, prosperity, and pride—at the core of its governance,” she said. The President said that the government is 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’,” the President said.