Naidu asks policy makers to place citizen welfare at center of governance

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New Delhi : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on December 25, 2019, called upon policy makers to place the welfare of the citizens at the center of governance and strive to uplift the poor and downtrodden sections of society. He stressed on improving the service delivery mechanism so that the benefits of schemes reach the most deserving ones as it was an important aspects of good governance.

Speaking after paying floral tributes to former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary at Swarna Bharat Trust at Vijayawada, Naidu called upon every citizen to commit to accountability and transparency in all aspects of life and strive to uplift the poor and downtrodden sections of society.

Describing Vajpayee as a true statesmen and charismatic leader, the Vice President lauded him for his invaluable contributions for the country’s progress. ” His inspirational speeches peppered with wit and poetry helped him connect with millions of Indians across class and caste divides. As Prime Minister, he won accolades for reducing the role of government in running businesses and for pioneering a connectivity revolution in India,” he said

The Vice President also witnessed the Telugu poetry recital performance by Sharat Chandra during the event “Padya Vaibhavam” at Swarna Bharat Trust.  He said that the best way to preserve or promote any language was to use it extensively in everyday life. He stressed the need to protect and preserve Indian languages and said the language was lifeline of a culture.

Describing “Padyam” as an invaluable asset inherited by Telugu People, the Vice President said that legendary poets like Nannaya, Potana, and others have taught life lessons, values, and ethics through their writings, according to a PIB release.