On the first anniversary of his government, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world was optimistic about India and was enthusiastic about exploring the opportunities India has to offer. Modi also expressed happiness to see India on "the fast path of development". He took to Twitter and wrote an open letter to the nation to highlight the achievements of one year of NDA rule.
"The last year has been characterized by full transparency, quick reforms and strengthening of our federal structure," Modi tweeted. Modi said the nation can be proud of the fact that it has an improved image on the international front and is determinedly marching forward to achieve its overall goal of providing welfare to the poor and lift the marginalized sections of society.
In the message, Prime Minister Modi described himself as a "Pradhan Sevak", and adds that he was fulfilling his responsibilities "with that bhakti".
"Antyodaya has been the principle of our political agenda. We have always kept in mind the welfare of the poor, marginalized, labourers and farmers. The Jan Dhan Yojana, opening a bank account for all families, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and the Atal Pension Fund are proof of this goal of Annandaata Sukhi Bhava. That is our supreme goal," he said.
"When our government was formed, the economy was in doldrums and prices were rising. I am happy to say that India is on the fast path to development. The entire environment is suffused with a new enthusiasm. On the international front, India's image has improved. Foreign investment has increased. Make in India and Skill India programmes are intended to create jobs for youth," he further stated in his message.
"Our goal is to change the way our villages are by working to provide basic facilities. Like, every family should have 24-hour electricity, clean drinking water, toilets, roads and internet connectivity, so that the quality of life improves in villages. We are doing the job of connecting - from the borders of the country to the ports of the country, through roads and railways, and also through Digital India and connectivity," the Prime Minister's message stated.
"All chief ministers are also working with Team India to erase distances in the first year of this development journey. The country has found the faith it had lost in itself. This is just the beginning. The country is set to move forward. Come let us all resolve that our every step will be taken in the service of the nation," the message adds.
On farmers, Modi's message says, "Our farmers toil to give us food security. PM Krishi Seenchai Yojana, Soil health, improving power situation for farmers, new urea programme are all aimed towards Krishi Vikas."
The message acknowledges the fact that farmers have faced difficulties due to unseasonal rains and hailstorms, but emphasizes that the government is with them.
