OROP - PM reiterated that the demand had been accepted by the Government “in-principle” and he was hopeful of a positive outcome
“On
the long-standing demand from ex-serviceman for One-Rank, One-Pension,
the Prime Minister reiterated that the demand had been accepted by the
Government “in-principle.” He said the modalities were being worked out
with stakeholders, and he was hopeful of a positive outcome”.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Prime Minister’s Office
15-August-2015 10:39 IST
PM’s address to the nation on 69th Independence Day
PM:
The termite of corruption will be rooted out by “Team India.”
Government’s initiatives have eliminated corruption in various sectors
PM emphasizes on farmers’ welfare, raising agricultural productivity
PM: OROP accepted “in-principle”, modalities being worked out
PM: Start-Up India, Stand-Up India
The
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today highlighted the resolve of
125 crore Indians, as “Team India”, to root out corruption, and to make
India a developed nation by 2022 – the 75th anniversary of independence.
Addressing
the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of India’s
69th Independence Day, the Prime Minister gave a broad overview of the
achievements of Team India, over the last 15 months. He said that the
unity, simplicity and brotherhood of 125 crore Indians, is the strength
of this nation, and casteism and communalism have no place in our
society.
The Prime Minister explained how various
initiatives of his Government have resulted in removing corruption from
different aspects of governance. In this context, he highlighted the
auctions of coal, spectrum and FM radio licenses. He mentioned the PAHAL
scheme for direct transfer of LPG subsidy, which has resulted in
savings of Rs. 15,000 crore. He said the introduction of “neem-coated
urea” has helped to end diversion of subsidized urea to non-agricultural
purposes. He acknowledged that the common man still faces problems
because of corruption. The Prime Minister described corruption as a
termite, which needs bitter medicine, with possible side-effects, to
cure. Through the various initiatives of the Government, the Prime
Minister highlighted how each had contributed to the elimination of
middlemen. He said that in the last year, the CBI had registered 1800
cases against corruption, as against 800 in the year before that.
The
Prime Minister said important steps had been taken in the drive against
black money, and the outflow of unaccounted income to foreign
destinations had been checked.
The Prime Minister
stressed on the need for farmers’ welfare, and declared that the
Ministry of Agriculture would be renamed as the Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers’ Welfare. He said that his Government was focusing on
raising farm productivity, and providing electricity and irrigation to
farmers. He said the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana had been
launched with an outlay of Rs. 50,000 crore.
The Prime
Minister recalled some of the resolves he had made in his Independence
Day address last year. He said the promise of toilets in all schools had
been almost fulfilled, with the cooperation of States. He said
financial inclusion had received a big boost with the opening of 17
crore bank accounts through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. He said
the Rs. 20,000 crore deposited in the Jan Dhan accounts reflected the
“richness of India’s poor” (गरीबों की अमीरी).
The
Prime Minister also spoke of the welfare schemes launched by the Union
Government, including Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha
Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, and the schemes launched for
labour welfare.
Describing children as the greatest
brand ambassadors for “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” the Prime Minister said
this vision had generated great interest for the people of India.
The
Prime Minister announced the “Start-Up India” initiative, which would
encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of India. He said each of the
1.25 lakh bank branches, should encourage at least one Dalit or Adivasi
entrepreneur, and at least one woman entrepreneur. “Start-Up India,
Stand-Up India,” the Prime Minister said.
On
the long-standing demand from ex-serviceman for One-Rank, One-Pension,
the Prime Minister reiterated that the demand had been accepted by the
Government “in-principle.” He said the modalities were being worked out
with stakeholders, and he was hopeful of a positive outcome.
The
Prime Minister reiterated his Government’s resolve to make India a
developed nation by 2022, with a house and access to basic services like
electricity, to all. He said the Government had resolved to connect
with electricity, all the 18,500 villages which still remain without
power, within the next 1000 days. He also reiterated his vision for the
development of eastern India.
Questioning the practice
of “interviews” for recruitments even at relatively junior levels, the
Prime Minister called upon concerned departments to end this practice at
the earliest, and to promote merit by recruiting only through
transparent, online processes.
