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While talking firmly on Naxalism (Maoism), the Prime
Minister observed that most of the areas affected by it lag
behind in development and that the government wanted to end
the neglect of "adivasi (tribal) brothers and sisters".
He said he had asked the Planning Commission to formulate
a comprehensive scheme towards this end, which would be
implemented fully.
Singh noted that tribals have been dependent on forest
produce for centuries and this should not end without creation
of new sources of livelihood. He also pitched for a stake for
the tribals in developmental projects.
Observing that his government wanted the fruits of
development to reach the 'aam aadmi', the Prime Minister said
that his government has initiated programmes specially
targeted for the welfare of the socially and economically
backwards sections of the society.
He said the government stood committed to the welfare
of the poor, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes,
minorities, women and other backward sections of the society.
"But today we do not need many new programmes to achieve
our goals. However, we do need to implement the schemes we
have already started more effectively, minimising the chances
of corruption and misuse of public money," Singh said.
He spoke about the government's emphasis on ensuring food
security, health care and education for all.
He announced constitution of two separate councils for
higher education and health to accelerate reforms in these
sectors.
"We will soon bring a bill to Parliament for constitution
of two separate councils in higher education and health
respectively so that reforms in these two areas can be
accelerated," he said.
Singh noted that the Government has enacted the Right to
Education which will help every Indian to share the benefits
of the country's economic progress and also to contribute to
it.
The Prime Minister said his government had also taken
initiative for reservation for women in Parliament and in
state legislatures to ensure equal partnership of the fairer
sex in the country's progress. (MORE) PTI AKK
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