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President Murmu outlines Viksit Bharat roadmap, 25 crore out of poverty
President Murmu outlines Viksit Bharat roadmap, 25 crore out of poverty
On the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu said India has brought over 25 crore people out of poverty and is on track to become a developed nation by…
The Story in Brief
On the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu said India has brought over 25 crore people out of poverty and is on track to become a developed nation by 2047. She highlighted achievements such as 59 crore Jan Dhan accounts (over 32 crore held by women) and 3 crore women benefiting from the Lakhpati Didi initiative.
The President also noted India's digital revolution, with over half the world's real-time digital transactions, and projected economic growth at twice the global average. On security, she referenced Operation Sindoor and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. She called for exam reforms and environmental protection through the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
The Indian Opinion
The President's address paints a picture of decisive progress, but ordinary Indians know that poverty metrics can be slippery. While 25 crore moving above a poverty line is commendable, the quality of that upliftment, in nutrition, education, and dignity, remains to be seen. On the Indus Waters suspension, the government must ensure that farmers' interests are genuinely protected, not just invoked. The real test will be whether the next round of data shows narrowing inequality and better public services.
Sources (3): ndtvprofit.com, businesstoday.in, greaterkashmir.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
