In combating the Covid-19 pandemic, India's achievements have been better than those of many developed countries, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday. Addressing the nation on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, President Murmu pointed out that the country had launched the biggest vaccination drive in human history.
“The world has seen a new India rising in recent years, more so after the outbreak of Covid-19,” she said, adding that the country's response to the pandemic has been appreciated everywhere.
Murmu said when the world has been battling the economic consequences of the great crisis, India got its act together and is moving forward. “India is among the fastest growing major economies in the world. India's start-up eco-system 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,” she said.
President said the government and policy-makers deserve credit for beating the global trend and helping the economy flourish. During the last few years, unprecedented progress has been made in the development of physical and digital infrastructure, she added. “Through the Pradhan Mantri Gati-Shakti Yojana, all the modes of connectivity based on water, land, air etc. are being integrated in the whole country to enable seamless transportation across the country.”
“For the vibrancy of growth visible in our country, credit must also be given to workers and farmers whose hard work has made it possible and entrepreneurs whose business acumen has created wealth. What is all the more heartening is that the growth is becoming more inclusive and regional disparities too are reducing,” Murmu said in her address.
The President claimed that a series of economic reforms and policy initiatives have been preparing the ground for a long term. “Digital India, for example, is creating the bedrock of a knowledge economy. The National Education Policy is aimed at preparing the future generation for the next stage of industrial revolution while also reconnecting it with our heritage,” she said.
