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Use power of persuasion and astute leadership to contribute to success of flagship policies and programmes, says President

| | Jan 09, 2016, at 02:06 am
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee called upon all Governors and Lt. Governors to use power of persuasion and astute leadership to contribute to success of flagship policies and programmes.

This call was given in a New Year Message to the Governors and Lt. Governors delivered through Video Conferencing from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

The President said there are several important initiatives that have been taken by the Government of India to accelerate the progress of the nation and for enhancing the standard of living of the people.

Prominent among them are Swachh Bharat Mission, Smart City Mission, Digital India, Make in India, Skilling India, and the Start-up India initiatives. Each of these programmes has a specific role in the making of a new India where there would be greater opportunities for its citizens especially the youth.

Though these flagship policies and programmes are to be primarily implemented by the executive under the leadership of the Chief Ministers, astute leadership, power of persuasion and balancing influence of Governors can help in this transformative process.

The President said in our parliamentary democracy, the Governors are the constitutional heads of their respective states. They must perform their duties and obligations within the framework of the Constitution. They must play their assigned role while respecting the distinct authority and responsibility vested in each of the three organs of the state, that is, the executive, the judiciary and the legislature. With their wisdom, experience and moral authority, they must help create a harmonious relationship between the Centre and the states. This will be in the best interest of the state and its people.

The President said our economy, which grew at 7.2 percent in the first half of 2015-16, is on its way to recovery. Despite a dull trade performance, our external sector is stable. Current account deficit is a manageable 1.4 percent of GDP in the first half of the current financial year. Foreign exchange reserves are comfortable at over 350 billion US dollars. A worrisome feature is the agriculture sector which has been impacted by a deficient monsoon. Devastating floods occurred in different parts of the country, particularly Tamil Nadu and Assam, while several states reeled under severe drought conditions. To overcome these testing times, the Union and the State Governments have to work together.
 

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