112 Districts being developed as Aspirational Dists. with focus on every parameter of development : PM

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New  Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivered inaugural address at the 17^th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi on December 6, 2019. The Prime Minister said that for any society or any country to progress, conversations are important. Conversations lay the foundation for a better future, he added. He asserted that Government is working on present challenges and problems with the mantra of  “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas”.

Enumerating several decisions taken by the government, PM Modi said abrogation of Article 370 has given a new ray of hope to the people of J&K and Ladakh. Muslim women are now free from the practice of Triple Talaq, he said. He also referred to the decision on unauthorised colonies in Delhi, which has benefited 40 lakh people. The Prime Minister said several such decisions were taken for a better tomorrow, for a New India, according to a PIB release.

The Prime Minister said the Government is now focusing on districts which are lagging behind in many development indicators of health, sanitation and infrastructure. He said 112 districts are being developed as Aspirational Districts, with a focus on every parameter of development and governance. He added that the Government is undertaking real time monitoring on various parameters such as malnutrition, access to banking facilities, insurance, electricity and other amenities in these districts. Better future of these 112 districts will ensure better future for the country, he added.

Talking about the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Prime Minister said the Government is connecting 15 crore households with piped water supply. He said the Government is committed to making India a $5 trillion economy and is working as an enabler, facilitator, and promoter to achieve this target.

PM Modi said several economic reforms such as historic Bank Merger, codifying of labour laws, recapitalisation of Banks, reduction in corporate tax have been undertaken. He mentioned that India is among the best performers in improving Ease of Doing Business ranking. India has improved 79 ranks over the past 5 years, he noted. He also spoke about special Rs 25,000 crore fund created for funding the stalled housing projects. He said the government is also starting Rs 100 lakh crore worth infrastructure projects.

He mentioned that India ranks 34^th in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. He noted that increase in tourism activities leads to creation of job opportunities particularly for the poor.  He  said the roadmap of the Government is “Right Intention, Best Technology and Effective Implementation for Better Future of 130 Crore Indians”.