Sunday, August 16, 2009

63rd Independence Day Presidential Speech

Emphasizes that democracy, inclusive economic development, social empowerment and the value system based on our heritage are the building blocks of our nationhood.

* The voice of every citizen is important and the principle of inclusiveness is integral to democracy.

* Each elected Member of Parliament has an obligation to work for the welfare of the people and the progress of the nation.

* Need to have an effective governance system which is more transparent and accountable.

* Implementation of the flagship programs of the Government will have to be at optimal levels for an impact to be made on the lives of the people.

* The administrators must be responsive to the needs of the people.

* Government is taking all possible steps to deal with less than normal monsoon situation this year.

* H1N1 influenza situation is being tackled by the Government with all the necessary measures in place.

* Citizens need to join hands with the Government in nation building and development initiatives.

* Even in the face of a global slowdown we must work to continue for our economic growth .

* Focus should be on strengthening our academic institutions and research facilities to achieve excellence.

* Weaker and the vulnerable sections of society need to be provided with the tools of empowerment - access to education, health and skill-building.

* Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill is a landmark legislation for achieving our goal of universal education.

* India should build its destiny on a culture of peace and harmony. There should be harmony between good traditions and progress.

* Terrorism must be defeated in the interest of the collective goal of humankind to build peaceful societies and a peaceful world.

* Communal Harmony holds the key to progress

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