Sunday, August 21, 2005

[India] Poverty will be eradicated in next five years: PM

From Express India

Medak, August 21: Eradication of rural poverty is priority of the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday asserting that the scourge would be eliminated within five to ten years through the implementation of various beneficial schemes.

Complimenting the Andhra Pradesh government's initiative on land redistribution, he said this would help in bringing people above the poverty line.

Addressing a function in which he distributed the land 'pattas' (lease documents) among the landless poor, Dr Singh said Bharat Nirman Programme in the country was aimed at providing relief to the underprivileged classes.

He said the Centre is concerned about the road map to uplift the economy and in this direction several plans have been drawn including improving infrastructure like power, road connectivity. Banks have also been advised to extend loans to rural people, he said.

The Prime Minister said the Union Government will support the state government in grounding the irrigation projects and also help in tackling drought conditions.

Medak district which was once represented in Lok Sabha by late Indira Gandhi would be a model district in all aspects with the joint efforts of Centre and state government, Dr Singh said adding, that the issue of fluoride contaminated water will be tackled and safe drinking water would be provided in all rural areas of the country.

1 comment:

Apun Ka Desh said...

Removing Poverty does not seem to be a priority of our politicians.

Since, they spend a large part of their time fighting with each other and playing petty politics.

Read:
http://apunkadesh.blogspot.com/