New Delhi, June 9 (IANS): Here are the highlights of President Pranav Mukherjee's speech today.
* We should not forget we are here because of the fellow citizens. Serving them should be our priority.
* By successively electing a woman speaker, the Lok Sabha has re-affirmed our age old belief in the importance of women in society.
* People have voted for a united strong and modern India - "Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat".
* My government pledges to the principle of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas".
* The mantra of "minimum government, maximum governance".
* Government will not be satisfied with "poverty alleviation" but commit to goal of "poverty elimination".
* The launch of "Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana" with the motto of "Har Khet ko Paani".
* My government will strive to transition from "youth development to youth-led development".
* "Har Haath Ko Hunar" government will strive to break the barriers between formal education and skill development.
* Open online courses and virtual classroom to nurture youth with right kind of kind.
* Holistic healthcare system that is "universally accessible, affordable and effective".
* Commitment of "Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao" mass campaign for saving the girl child.
* Policy of zero tolerance of violence against women.
* The backbone of my government’s new ways of working will be a "Digital India".
* We need to transform ourselves into globally competitive manufacturing hub powered by "Skill, Scale and Speed."
* 75 years of its independence every family will have a pucca house with water connection, toilet facilities.
* Government to transform "Employment Exchanges into Career Centres".
* Launch of "Diamond Quadrilateral Project of high-speed trains".
* Policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, extremism, riots and crime will be pursued.
* Forest clearances system to be made more predictable, transparent and time-bound.
* National Mission on Himalayas to be launched.
* To launch E-Bhasha for developing digital vernacular content and dissemination of classical literature.
* Liberalised FDI in defense production to be included.
* National Maritime Authority to recognise the importance of coastal security.
* National War Memorial to honour the gallantry of our soldiers.
* To revitalise SAARC as an effective instrument for regional co-operation.
* Reviving "brand INDIA" with 5 T's - Tradition, Talent, Tourism, Trade and Technology.
* Indian Diaspora a great source of pride for us.
* With three D's of Democracy, Demography and Demand, India is poised to actualise the aspirations.