India transforming like never before : Javadekar

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New Delhi : “During the last 48 months India has witnessed an extraordinary transformation in almost all the spheres of human activity and progress. Developmental initiatives and relentless efforts of the Government of India ensured that fruits of the development have reached the last mile in the remotest corner of the country. Special focus has been given to the progress of the women, youth, farmers and all those sections of the society which required special attention, ” stated Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar while addressing the presser at Amritsar, Punjab, to highlight the achievements and initiatives taken by the Government of India during the last four years.

Javadekar said that the range of policy initiatives of the Union Government was not only impressive but also spectacular and historic in all fields. The initiatives taken by the Government include local to global, rural and urban- touching all sections of society in holistic manner. The policy initiatives have encouraged active public participation of people with an aim of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” through “Saaf Niyat for Sahi Vikas”, he said, according to a PIB release.

This Government also launched one of the major reforms in the economic system- Good & Services Tax (GST)- to enhance ease of doing business and ease of living. India’s own century old Yoga practice was recognized at global level and United Nations declared  June 21 as International Yoga Day, Javadekar said.

Giving information on achievements in health care sector, the Minster said that health care was the prime focus area of the Government .The sector has seen some unprecedented initiatives by the Government. Ayushman Bharat, world’s largest Health Insurance Initiative, as announced in the budget 2018-19, aims to provide coverage to more than 50 crore Indian citizens, he said.

Javadekar elaborated on various initiatives that have been taken to ensure transparency, eliminate corruption and unearth the black money. He said that the Union Government has always accorded highest priority to the welfare of farmers and progress of agriculture and allied sectors in the country. Initiatives like determining 1.5 times of production cost as Minimum Support Price for Kharif crops, distributing more than 12.5 crore Soil Health Cards, establishing e-NAM platforms to integrate 585 regulated markets for fetching best prices shows commitment of the Government towards the resolve, he said.

The Minister said that for ensuring better lives for all and development of the poorest sections of the society, the Government started the financial inclusion scheme Jan DhanYojna for securing the unbanked. Till now, 31.52 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened under the scheme.

Approximately, 13.25 crore people are insured with personal accident cover under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha BimaYojna at Rs 12 per year. Pradhan Mantri Jivan Jyoti BimaYojna benefitted 5.22 crore families with a life insurance cover at Rs 330 per year. Caring for the welfare and financial security of senior citizens, Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojna, gives assured 8% interest rate for 10 years to senior citizens, Javadekar said.