After he took oath, Mukherjee was offered a 21-gun salute marking the assumption of office of the highest Constitutional post in the country.
In his address, Mukherjee asserted that for the real development of the country, the poorest of the land must feel that they are part of the narrative of the rising India and poverty is erased from the dictionary of modern India. He said the trickle-down theories did not address legitimate aspirations of the poor and those at the bottom must be lifted up for a better life.
Terming terrorism as the fourth world war that the international community is facing, Mukherjee said India had been on the frontlines of this war long before many others could recognise its consequences. He sounded firm in his opinion that those, who instigate violence and perpetuate hatred(cause to continue or prevail) need to understand the truth that few minutes of peace would achieve far more than many years of war. The new President reiterated that India would not be deflected in its mission by noxious practitioners of terror.
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Close on the heels of steep increase in diesel price and cap on supply of subsidised LPG, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said greater alignment of domestic rates with global prices was in the interest of both the consumers and the investors.
Inaugurating the 10th edition of Petrotech Oil and Gas Conference in New Delhi, Mr Mukherjee said that government is committed to adopt a time-bound programme to achieve this.
In an apparent reference to India's dependence on world markets to meet its energy needs, the President said that just like financial markets, the world energy markets are inherently global and interdependent, and no single country can isolate itself from the market.
AIR correspondent reports that the government had in June 2010 decontrolled petrol price and agreed to free diesel rates in a calibrated manner.
A steep 5.62 rupees per litre hike notwithstanding, diesel continues to be sold at a discount of 11.05 rupees per litre to its actual cost as international rates continue to rule high.
Inaugurating the 10th edition of Petrotech Oil and Gas Conference in New Delhi, Mr Mukherjee said that government is committed to adopt a time-bound programme to achieve this.
In an apparent reference to India's dependence on world markets to meet its energy needs, the President said that just like financial markets, the world energy markets are inherently global and interdependent, and no single country can isolate itself from the market.
AIR correspondent reports that the government had in June 2010 decontrolled petrol price and agreed to free diesel rates in a calibrated manner.
A steep 5.62 rupees per litre hike notwithstanding, diesel continues to be sold at a discount of 11.05 rupees per litre to its actual cost as international rates continue to rule high.
President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Karnataka tomorrow to inaugurate the newly constructed Suvarna Soudha Building in Belgaum.
Mr Mukherjee will address a joint session of Karnataka Legislature and give away the Jnanpith award to Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar.
He will also attend the Bhoomi Pujan of Swami Vivekananda Value Education and Cultural Centre, Belgaum. Mr Mukhrejee will return to New Delhi the same evening.
Mr Mukherjee will address a joint session of Karnataka Legislature and give away the Jnanpith award to Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar.
He will also attend the Bhoomi Pujan of Swami Vivekananda Value Education and Cultural Centre, Belgaum. Mr Mukhrejee will return to New Delhi the same evening.
n his visit, Mr. Mukharjee will address the 8th Convocation Ceremony of King George’s Medical University on 12th October.
Next day, he will inaugurate the Jagran Forum organized by Dainik Jagran group at Lucknow.
Next day, he will inaugurate the Jagran Forum organized by Dainik Jagran group at Lucknow.
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resident Mr. Pranab Mukherjee today called upon the Indian chemical industry to promote sustainable development by investing in green technologies. Speaking in Mumbai, after inaugurating the INDIA CHEM 2012, Mr. Mukherjee said the industry must ensure increased adherence to safety and international health and environmental standards.
The President further said the chemical and petro-chemical industry has a very important role to play in increasing the share of manufacturing from the present level of 16 per cent to 25 per cent, as per the National Manufacturing Policy. He said, the National Chemical Policy is currently under preparation and will include measures to facilitate this. With Asia's share in the global chemical industry increasing from 31 per cent to 45 per cent, India has emerged as one of the focus destinations for chemical companies worldwide. The President also called upon the industry to increase its spending on Research & Development from the current level of 1-2 per cent to 5-6 per cent of the annual turnover.
INDIA CHEM 2O12 has brought together policy makers, chemical industry leaders from India and abroad to debate and deliberate the issues concerning future of chemical and petrochemical industry. It is organized jointly by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India and FICCI. The Governor of Maharashtra, Mr. K Sankaranarayanan, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Union Minister for Chemicals and Petrochemicals M K Alagiri, Minister of State Shrikant Jena, Secretary, Chemicals & Petrochemicals K Jose Cyriac, were among those present at the inaugural event.
The President further said the chemical and petro-chemical industry has a very important role to play in increasing the share of manufacturing from the present level of 16 per cent to 25 per cent, as per the National Manufacturing Policy. He said, the National Chemical Policy is currently under preparation and will include measures to facilitate this. With Asia's share in the global chemical industry increasing from 31 per cent to 45 per cent, India has emerged as one of the focus destinations for chemical companies worldwide. The President also called upon the industry to increase its spending on Research & Development from the current level of 1-2 per cent to 5-6 per cent of the annual turnover.
INDIA CHEM 2O12 has brought together policy makers, chemical industry leaders from India and abroad to debate and deliberate the issues concerning future of chemical and petrochemical industry. It is organized jointly by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India and FICCI. The Governor of Maharashtra, Mr. K Sankaranarayanan, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Union Minister for Chemicals and Petrochemicals M K Alagiri, Minister of State Shrikant Jena, Secretary, Chemicals & Petrochemicals K Jose Cyriac, were among those present at the inaugural event.
The President, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has called for more investment from public and private sector to ensure better health facilities. Inaugurating a private hospital in Howrah district of West Bengal this afternoon, Mr. Mukherjee said that substantial amount have been allocated in education and health sector in 11th and 12th five year plan besides different government initiatives for health care.
The President said that in spite of these efforts there is still gap between demand and delivery system. Mr. Mukherjee advocated for advance health care facilities for poor and urged the private institution come forward to provide the same at a affordable price.
The President said that in spite of these efforts there is still gap between demand and delivery system. Mr. Mukherjee advocated for advance health care facilities for poor and urged the private institution come forward to provide the same at a affordable price.
The President has praised students of IIT Indian Institute of technology for enhancing the image of India abroad, and for contributing to the Nation's growth. on Saturday Speaking at the 58th annual convocation of IIT,Kharagpure on Saturday Pranab Mukherjee also called upon the youth to develop scientific temperament to enhance the growth of the country and its economy.
Others present at the function was Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh, West Bengal Governor N. K. Narayanan and West Bengal Minister for planning and Development Manish Gupta
Others present at the function was Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh, West Bengal Governor N. K. Narayanan and West Bengal Minister for planning and Development Manish Gupta
President of the Palestinian National Authority,
Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation
It is, indeed, a great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Your Excellency, and to the distinguished members of your delegation on your State Visit to India.
Your visit is another important step in further strengthening the time tested friendship, solidarity and co-operation that have always characterised relations between India and Palestine.
Distinguished guests,
India's commitment to Palestine was given voice by none less than Mahatma Gandhi in the days of India's own struggle for independence. As early as in 1936, 'Palestine Day', to mark our solidarity, was observed in India. In the early years of independent India, our policy and support for the Palestinian cause was consolidated under the leadership of our first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. We were the first country outside the Arab world to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization, in 1975, as the sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. In March 1980, we accorded recognition to the PLO Office in New Delhi - just two days prior to the first official visit of Chairman Yasser Arafat to India. Soon after that, India recognized the State of Palestine in 1988 - after which we opened our Representative Office to the State of Palestine in 1996.
Your Excellency,
India has been consistent and persevering in its commitment to the Palestinian cause. In the United Nations, the Non Aligned Movement, and in other international fora, India has always supported the Palestinian people in pursuing their legitimate aspiration for a sovereign, independent and viable विकासक्षमState. India wishes to see your realisation of a State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, existing within secure and recognised borders side by side and in peace with Israel. Towards this end, India has underlined its support for the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet Road Map; we have repeatedly called for the implementation of relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly.
Your Excellency, I heartily commend the indefatigable spirit of the Palestinian people and take this opportunity to reaffirm India's principledसिद्धांत पर आधारित and unwavering support to their just cause. We have always considered the conflict in West Asia to be political in nature and therefore we believe that it cannot be resolved by force.
Excellency, India fully supports your efforts to be a member of the United Nations. Our envoys and representatives have worked together to achieve the goal of Palestine's membership of UNESCO. Very recently, as a member of the heritage committee, India supported Palestine in having the holy Church of Nativity in Bethlehem recognised as a World Heritage Site.
India has been proud to assist the Palestinian people in their continuing endeavour towards nation-building. We have seen, with satisfaction, the positive outcome of grants and resources shared by us over the decades for your developmental projects, creation of educational and training facilities, capacity building and humanitarian relief.
Excellency, I was also happy to learn that you have inaugurated the new Palestinian Embassy building in New Delhi earlier this evening. This is a proud moment in our diplomatic history - and your Embassy will ever be a monument to the co-operation and enduring friendship between our two countries and our peoples.
Your visit to India has yet again been purposeful and productive, an occasion to review our bilateral agenda , strengthen our co-operation for mutual benefit and to renew our commitment to achieving our common goals in the years to come.
With these words, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I request you to join me in raising a toast:
- to the good health and success of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority;
- to the prosperity and progress of the State of Palestine and its friendly people; and
- to the abidingटिकाऊ friendship and co-operation between India and Palestine.
President Pranab Mukherjee has said if subsidies are not contained below 2 per cent of the GDP, it may pose a
serious problem for the economy.
The President said this while addressing a felicitation event by CII in New Delhi yesterday, Highlighting that the current account deficit (CAD) of around 4 per cent is a matter of concern, Mr Mukherjee said, the economic growth has been very slow, particularly since the global financial crisis .
The President added that even when exports have slowed down, the diversification of export destinations is yielding some positive results.
Mr Mukherjee, however, expressed confidence that the country would be able to overcome the present crisis through collective efforts of different segments of the economy.
The major subsidies given by the Centre are for food, fertilisers and petroleum products.
serious problem for the economy.
The President said this while addressing a felicitation event by CII in New Delhi yesterday, Highlighting that the current account deficit (CAD) of around 4 per cent is a matter of concern, Mr Mukherjee said, the economic growth has been very slow, particularly since the global financial crisis .
The President added that even when exports have slowed down, the diversification of export destinations is yielding some positive results.
Mr Mukherjee, however, expressed confidence that the country would be able to overcome the present crisis through collective efforts of different segments of the economy.
The major subsidies given by the Centre are for food, fertilisers and petroleum products.
It gives me great pleasure to be in Chennai today to deliver the valedictory address on the occasion of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the High Court of Madras.
2. The Madras High Court has an illustrious विख्यातhistory. It was one of the three Courts established in India by Letters Patent issued by Queen Victoria after the Calcutta High Court on July 1, 1862 and Bombay High Court on August, 14, 1862.
3. The historical context in which the Madras High Court was established meritsलायक होनाrecall. The death of Tipu Sultan and the fall of Srirangapatanam in 1799 eliminated the only Indian kingdom of the South that challenged the British. By the mid 1800s, the power of the British was running high with a direct impact on the growth of the East India Company's operations in India. Consequently, the Company rapidly gained strength as a political power. To dispense justice in an organised and centralised manner, the company started the process of unifying the judicial system with the establishment of the Supreme Court of Madras in 1801 and subsequently, the merger of all Courts of Law into the Madras High Court on August 15, 1862 by Letters Patent issued under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.
4. It is interesting that the High Court of Madras was formally inaugurated on August 15, 1862, exactly 85 years before India attained Independence.
5. The Madras High Court has many firsts to its credit. It was this Court which had the first Indian, Sir T.Muthuswami Ayyar, appointed as a Judge of a High Court. The first Indian Advocate General, Sir V.Bashyam Iyengar was also from here. Madras High Court was the first to have an Indian Chief Justice, Dr. P.V.Rajamannar, who served for over 13 years.
6. The Madras High Court was a pioneer in the enrolment of women. B. Ananda Bai and Seeta Devadoss joined the Bar much before women were permitted to appear in other Courts of law in the country.
7. As a matter of fact, I can trace a very special connection between Calcutta and Madras. It was Sir Sankaran Nair, a member of the Madras Bar who fought for the autonomy of Calcutta University when the struggle was on between Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee and Sir Henrey Shaw. He later became an Advocate General before getting elevated to the Bench. This was recollected by no less a person than Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the then President of India on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of this very High Court on 6th of August, 1962.
8. Yet another connection that Calcutta had with Madras High Court was the appointment of a member of the Madras Bar, Eardley Norton as the Special Public Prosecutor in the famous Alipore Bomb blast case in which Shri Aurobindo was one of the accused. Though Eardley Norton was a barrister प्रधान वकीलof the Madras Bar, the British Government had hired his services as a Special Public Prosecutor in the year 1908 for this case.a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
9. There was yet another connection - Sir Frederick William Gentle was the Chief Justice of this Court when India attained independence. Before being appointed as the Chief Justice of this Court, he rendered valuable service as a puisne Judge of the Calcutta High Court from 1941-47, after serving here as a puisne Judge from 1936-41.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
10. The High Court of Madras has an unusual architectural feature, a 175 feet high Tower of the Light House overseeing the city of Chennai. This tower symbolizes the role this High Court has played for over a century and a half. It has been a guardian and a watch tower for the rule of law, seeking to secure for our citizens justice-social, economic and political-as enjoined in the preamble to our Constitution.
11. The High Court of Madras has, over the years, earned fame as an institution of high standards with strong traditions and ideals. Its Bench as well as Bar has been well known for legal eruditionविद्वत्ता and intellectual acumen. Independence and fairness has been its hallmark. Land mark decisions of this Court have contributed greatly to the strengthening of the legal and constitutional framework of our country.
12. Many luminaries from the Madras Bar have contributed to the national movement and politics of independent India. Sir C. Sankaran Nair was Advocate General, then judge and finally Member of the Viceroy's Council. He abandoned the Membership in the Council and joined the Indian National Congress and became its President in 1897.
13. Shri C. Rajagopalachari or 'Rajaji' as he was popularly known, had a successful career in law at this Bar, before he gave up practice and plunged into the freedom struggle. Rajaji served as Governor General of India from June 21, 1948 to January 26, 1950.
14. My eminent predecessor, Shri R. Venkataraman, was also member of this Bar and went on to serve the country in various capacities such as Minister of Finance, Minister of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs and Vice President of India before becoming the President of India from 1987 to 1992.
15. Sir C.P.Ramasamy Iyer is a name etched in our memory. He not only had a lucrative practice and later became the Advocate General of this Court, he was also the leader of the Home Rule Movement along with Dr. Annie Besant.
16. Shri V.Krishnaswami Aiyar is another name that deserves to be recalled, both for his contribution to this Court as well as to society at large. He was a close friend of Gokhale and Surendranath Banerjee and highly respected by Sir Phirozeshah Mehta, all of whom represented moderate views of independence movement.
17. Other legal luminariesa celebrity who is an inspiration to others recognized for their brilliance over the years include Sir T. Muthuswami Iyer, Sir C. Madhavan Nair, Justice M. Pathanjali Sastri, who later became the Chief Justice of India, Sir V.Bashyam Ayyangar, Shri T.R. Venkatarama Sastri, Shri T. R. Ramachandra Ayyar, Dr. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar and in more recent times, Shri M.K.Nambiar and Shri Govind Swaminathan. Shri K. Parasaran and G. Ramaswamy from this Bar have served as Attorney Generals and Shri V.P. Raman and Shri K.K. Venugopal as Solicitor Generals of Independent India.
18. Special mention also deserves to be made of Mohan Kumaramanglam, a leading criminal lawyer of the Madras Bar, who served as Minister for Iron and Steel Mines before passing away at a young age.
19. Lawyers of the High Court like V.L. Ethiraj, Shri Subbaraya Iyer and Shri P.S. Sivasamy Iyer, have also made contribution to the spread of education in the state by setting up several top class educational institutions.
20. The illustrious lawyers and Judges of this Court have also contributed to nation building and advancement of social justice.
21. The case filed by Champakam Dorairajan paved the way for the first amendment to Article 15 of the Constitution. Clause (4) enabling the State to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward class of citizens or of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was inserted in Article 15 of the Constitution by the first Constitutional Amendment Act 1951, after the decision in this case.
22. Similarly, the insertion of the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution for grouping legislations that would fall beyond the pale of judicial review was the brain child of a member of Madras Bar, Mr. V.K. Thiruvenkatachari, who served as Advocate General for 13 years. When legislations relating to Zamindari abolition and land reforms were struck down by the Patna and Calcutta High Courts as unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 31 of the Constitution, Shri Thiruvenkatachari suggested the insertion of Ninth schedule and the inclusion of the legislations regarding land reforms in this schedule.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
23. Let me now turn to some of the issues that dominate the legal discourse in our country today.
24. The independence of our judiciary is widely recognized and a matter of pride for every citizen of our country. The Indian Judiciary has enlarged the scope of fundamental rights, increased the space for democracy, while maintaining the quality of justice delivered. We must do everything possible to preserve and protect the independence of our judiciary from any form of encroachment. At the same time, the judiciary, as an important pillar of democracy, must also keep reinventing itself through a process of introspection and self-correction.
25. The separation of powers, long established as one of the basic features of our Constitution, ensures that each organ of government operates within its own sphere and none takes over functions assigned to the other. It is the Constitution that is supreme. The laws are enacted by the legislature, the executive does the implementation, and the judiciary is the final interpreter of these laws. The delicate balance of power enshrined in the Constitution should be maintained at all times.
26. Our judges, through innovation and judicial activism have contributed enormously to expanding the frontiers of justice and providing access to the poorest of the poor of our country. Taking into account the special circumstances of a developing country, our Supreme Court has expanded the common law principle of 'locus standi' when it comes to violation of the fundamental rights of our citizens. A post card or newspaper article has been sufficient to trigger the intervention of the Courts in support of individual rights. Today, our Courts permit any person, acting with bona fide and having sufficient interest in maintaining an action for judicial redress for public inquiry, to put the judicial machinery in motion.
27. However, a note of caution needs to be sounded. Judicial activism should not lead to the Constitutional principles of separation of power getting eroded. Judicial pronouncements must respect the boundaries that separate the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
28. The principle of separation of powers is equally a principle of restraint. While the exercise of powers of the legislature and executive are subject to judicial review, the only check on the judiciary's exercise of powers is the self-imposed discipline and self-restraint.
29. Judging the judges is a delicate and sensitive topic and one which has been viewed with some concern by jurists. Legislation which carefully balances the independence of the judiciary with the need to protect and preserve its credibility is a useful complement to the judiciary's own efforts. Ultimately, the credibility of the judiciary will depend on the quality of the judges who man the various Courts of the country. Therefore, the process of selection and appointment of judges should conform to the highest of standards and should be based on well established principles.
30. Justice delayed is justice denied. Administration of justice must be quick and accessible to all. Despite various challenges, the judiciary in India is working hard to reduce back-log of cases and provide speedy justice. Our courts must be strengthened with additional resources and the Government is fully engaged in this task. A National Mission for Justice Delivery has been launched, the Constitution is being amended to raise the retirement age of High Court Judges and efforts are underway to create an All India Judicial Service.
31. The filling of vacancies in courts across the country is a matter that must be taken up as a priority by all concerned. We must make haste in this regard but without compromising on quality.
32. The judicial system in our country should not only be accessible but also affordable. The fact that litigation is time consuming and expensive is well known. To address this, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration should be encouraged. This will help ensure timely and effective justice, and ease judicial pendency. The judiciary has a crucial role to play in the administration of the Legal Services Authority Act which has multiple objectives. Greater efforts are also needed to spread legal literacy across the nation.
33. Article 39A of the Constitution provides that: "The State shall ensure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable legislation or schemes in any other way, to ensure opportunities for securing justice are not denied by reason of economic or other disabilities".
34. The Government, judiciary and lawyers through their voluntary efforts must make this Constitutional dictum a living reality for the common man.
35. Improving the quality of legal education and inculcating the right values in aspiring and young lawyers is the need of the hour. Lawyers of Madras, have unhesitatingly accepted judicial office even if it involves substantial monetary sacrifice. Bar Associations of the Madras High Court have also utilised their knowledge and expertise to assist in the development of the law. The Madras Bar has provided valuable inputs on many bills and legislation, such as the Code of Civil Procedure and the Criminal Procedure Code. This is certainly a tradition worth emulation by other Bar Associations of India.
36. The great traditions and vitality of the Madras High Court exemplify the high sense of duty that has animated the judiciary and the legal profession of this state. I am confident that the Madras High Court will continue to uphold its glorious heritage of 150 years. It will enhance its contributions to the development of law, justice and jurisprudence. Jurisprudence is the study and theory of lawIt will at the same time ensure that administration of justice continues to be carried on with dedication and commitment to the common man.
I congratulate the Hon'ble Judges, members of the Bar and the staff of the Madras High Court for their past achievements and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.
President Pranab Mukherjee has asked political parties to evolve a mechanism to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament. o my god this never happen when u are leader of house.The President who is on a two-day visit to Tirumala was speaking to reporters Sunday morning.
Responding to a question on monsoon session of Parliament concluding without much business, he said both ruling and opposition parties should resolve their differences in a way in which the institution of Parliament function well.
Exuding confidence that the country will overcome the present difficulties such as petrol prices, Mr. Mukherjee emphasised the need for instilling confidence among the stake holders of economy.
The President later visited the 130-year old Sri Venkateswara Vedic School at Dharmagiri and honoured meritorious students.
He also inaugurated the 320-room Nandakam, a rest house complex built at a cost of 36 crore rupees which can accommodate 1700 pilgrims at a time.
Earlier, the President offered prayers at lord Venkateswara Swami of Tirumala and Godess Padmavati at Tiruchanoor.
Responding to a question on monsoon session of Parliament concluding without much business, he said both ruling and opposition parties should resolve their differences in a way in which the institution of Parliament function well.
Exuding confidence that the country will overcome the present difficulties such as petrol prices, Mr. Mukherjee emphasised the need for instilling confidence among the stake holders of economy.
The President later visited the 130-year old Sri Venkateswara Vedic School at Dharmagiri and honoured meritorious students.
He also inaugurated the 320-room Nandakam, a rest house complex built at a cost of 36 crore rupees which can accommodate 1700 pilgrims at a time.
Earlier, the President offered prayers at lord Venkateswara Swami of Tirumala and Godess Padmavati at Tiruchanoor.
The President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee criticised all those
पहले से बता देना doom for the Indian economy and asserted that nothing can be more dangerous to it than negative sentiments in the industry.
Addressing a felicitation function in his honour held by the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry the President said, India has a huge domestic market and therefore domestic-driven economy may be appropriate for the country. He said,in the past, we have had problems, but we have overcome these through collective efforts. Referring to the current world economic crisis, the President said although the adverse effects were felt in India, the country has been able to insulate the economy to a great extent with government's cautious fiscal policy and management of the economic sector and because of internal strengths.
The President said in the course of time, there can be difficulties which may appear insurmountable but every problem can be resolved with determination.
The President will inaugurate today a Rest House complex -Nandakam, built at a cost of about 36 crore rupees and visit the 130-year old Sri Venkateswara Vedic School at Dharmagiri in Andhra Pradesh. He will offer prayers to lord Venkateswara at Tirumala and to Goddess Padmavathi at Tiruchanoor.
President Pranab Mukherjee offered prayers to lord Venkateswara Swami of Tirupati this morning. He has taken part in the special prayers at the world-famous Balaji Temple early today during his maiden visit to Andhra Pradesh after assuming office.
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Addressing a felicitation function in his honour held by the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry the President said, India has a huge domestic market and therefore domestic-driven economy may be appropriate for the country. He said,in the past, we have had problems, but we have overcome these through collective efforts. Referring to the current world economic crisis, the President said although the adverse effects were felt in India, the country has been able to insulate the economy to a great extent with government's cautious fiscal policy and management of the economic sector and because of internal strengths.
The President said in the course of time, there can be difficulties which may appear insurmountable but every problem can be resolved with determination.
The President will inaugurate today a Rest House complex -Nandakam, built at a cost of about 36 crore rupees and visit the 130-year old Sri Venkateswara Vedic School at Dharmagiri in Andhra Pradesh. He will offer prayers to lord Venkateswara at Tirumala and to Goddess Padmavathi at Tiruchanoor.
President Pranab Mukherjee offered prayers to lord Venkateswara Swami of Tirupati this morning. He has taken part in the special prayers at the world-famous Balaji Temple early today during his maiden visit to Andhra Pradesh after assuming office.
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President Mr Pranab Mukherjee today called upon all stakeholders in the health sector to make universal healthcare a reality. Mr Mukherjee was speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of the 6th FICCI HEAL 2012, Annual International Conference in New Delhi.
The President stated that a healthcare system should be country-specific and India will need to look at achieving universal health coverage based on its own perspective and requirements. He said India’s medical healthcare system has to be developed to cater to medical requirements of all sections of society, in rural as well as in urban areas.
President Mukherjee also highlighted the issue of affordability of universal healthcare. He said that technology based initiatives including telemedicine could be employed to broaden the reach of healthcare. Ways to encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors in achieving health goals also need to be identified and preventive healthcare emphasized. He also expressed the hope that the Conference would comprehensively look at all these and other inter-related issues for making available accessible, affordable and effective healthcare to people.
The President stated that a healthcare system should be country-specific and India will need to look at achieving universal health coverage based on its own perspective and requirements. He said India’s medical healthcare system has to be developed to cater to medical requirements of all sections of society, in rural as well as in urban areas.
President Mukherjee also highlighted the issue of affordability of universal healthcare. He said that technology based initiatives including telemedicine could be employed to broaden the reach of healthcare. Ways to encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors in achieving health goals also need to be identified and preventive healthcare emphasized. He also expressed the hope that the Conference would comprehensively look at all these and other inter-related issues for making available accessible, affordable and effective healthcare to people.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and NDA's unsuccessful presidential candidate PA Sangma has moved the Supreme Court challenging the election of Pranab Mukherjee as President. His petition has alleged that Mr. Mukherjee was not qualified for the Presidential election as he was holding an office of profit as chairman of Indian Statistical Institute at the time of filing his nomination.
Mr Mukherjee had defeated Mr Sangma in the Presidential election on 22nd July. While Mr Mukherjee got 69.31 per cent votes, Mr Sangma garnered 30.69 per cent of the total votes.
Mr Mukherjee had defeated Mr Sangma in the Presidential election on 22nd July. While Mr Mukherjee got 69.31 per cent votes, Mr Sangma garnered 30.69 per cent of the total votes.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today called on President Pranab Mukherjee, their first meeting since the latter took office on Wednesday.Dr.Singh drove down to Rashtrapati Bhawan for a noon meeting with Mukherjee.
Officials described the meeting as a courtesy call.
This is the first meeting between Singh and Mukherjee since he assumed the office of President on Wednesday.
Vice President Hamid Ansari, Defence Minister A K Antony, Governors of several states, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj were among those who had called on Mukherjee yesterday
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday greeted the newly elected President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee describing his election as a recognition of the vast experience and knowledge that he has gained over the last 50 years in politics.
In her message of felicitation to the newly elected President of India, Sheikh Hasina said that she would like to convey her warmest congratulations and heartiest felicitation on behalf of the people and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. She also added that she has much
pleasure in rejoicing that Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has become the first Bengali to hold the highest office in India.
Sheikh Hasina said that she believed that his election as the President of India bears testimony to the trust and the confidence which the political leadership and the people of India repose in him for his outstanding abilities.
Referring to the existing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh attaches the highest importance to strengthening and consolidating the bond of friendship with India. She said that her government has been making efforts to explore new opportunities to realize mutual benefits for the two countries and people since it assumed office in January 2009 and she appreciated Mr.Pranab Mukherjee's personal effort for attaining the same which she said has been a great source of inspiration.
Recalling the steadfast support that Mr.Pranab Mukherjee had provided to the people of Bangladesh during the days of struggle for independence in 1971, Sheikh Hasina said that since then his association with Bangladesh and her people has been of a time-tested good friend striving hard to elevate our two countries' relation to an enviable level. She hoped that Mr. Pranab Mukherjee will continue to do the same after being sworn in his new exalted position.
In her message of felicitation to the newly elected President of India, Sheikh Hasina said that she would like to convey her warmest congratulations and heartiest felicitation on behalf of the people and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. She also added that she has much
pleasure in rejoicing that Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has become the first Bengali to hold the highest office in India.
Sheikh Hasina said that she believed that his election as the President of India bears testimony to the trust and the confidence which the political leadership and the people of India repose in him for his outstanding abilities.
Referring to the existing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh attaches the highest importance to strengthening and consolidating the bond of friendship with India. She said that her government has been making efforts to explore new opportunities to realize mutual benefits for the two countries and people since it assumed office in January 2009 and she appreciated Mr.Pranab Mukherjee's personal effort for attaining the same which she said has been a great source of inspiration.
Recalling the steadfast support that Mr.Pranab Mukherjee had provided to the people of Bangladesh during the days of struggle for independence in 1971, Sheikh Hasina said that since then his association with Bangladesh and her people has been of a time-tested good friend striving hard to elevate our two countries' relation to an enviable level. She hoped that Mr. Pranab Mukherjee will continue to do the same after being sworn in his new exalted position.
Pranab Mukherjee is India's next President. The 76-year old UPA nominee was declared elected with a thumping majority at the end of counting of votes at the Parliament House today. Mr Mukherjee defeated the 64-year-old former Lok Sabha Speaker, P A Sangma.
Announcing the results after completion of counting of votes, Dr V K Agnihotri, Rajya Sabha Secretary General, who is also the Returning Officer for the Presidential Elections, said Mr Mukherjee has polled the vote value of over Seven lakh 13 thousand as against the votes polled worth over 3 lakh 15 thousand by Mr Sangma in the election to the top Constitutional post.
In an interaction with the people at his New Delhi residence, Mr Mukherjee thanked the people for their overwhelming support. He expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for conferring the distinction by electing him to the country's highest office.
Mr Mukherjee assured that he will justify( उचित सिद्ध करना) the responsibility entrusted to him in protecting, defending and preserving the country's Constitution.
Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari congratulated Mr Mukherjee over phone. Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha Speaker, Meira Kumar, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and several union ministers were among those who congratulated Mr Mukherjee at his official residence.
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also congratulated Mr Mukherjee over the phone. Sangma also congratulated Mr. Mukherjee on being elected as the next President of India.
Mr Mukherjee will be administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of India on Wednesday at the historic Central Hall of Parliament.
AIR correspondent reports that the official residence of Mr Mukherjee in the capital is agog with celebrations to mark the occasion.
Born on 11h December 1935 at Mirati village in West Bengal, Mr Pranab Mukherjee holds a Master of Arts degree in History and Political Science and also a degree in law from the University of Calcutta. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Wolverhampton in 2011.
Mr Mukherjee began his career as an Upper Division clerk in the Office of the Deputy Accountant General in Post and Telegraph department at Kolkatta before he became a college teacher and later a journalist.
He began his political career with the Indian National Congress in 1969 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi before becoming a cabinet minister in her government in 1973. During his over 43 years of political career, Mr Mukherjee held several cabinet portfolios including commerce, Finance and External Affairs. He was also the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
Mr Mukherjee has several accolades and honors to his credit. In 1984, he was rated as the best Finance Minister in the world according to a survey of Euromoney magazine. In 2010, he was awarded Finance Minister of the year for asia by Emerging Markets, the daily newspaper of record for the World Bank and the IMF. He was also honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in 2008.
Several leaders have congratulated Mr. Pranab Mukherjee on his victory. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the nation will benefit from his vast experience. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akilesh Yadav has expressed confidence that the country will progress under his leadership.
AIR Kolkata correspondent reports, Miriti at Birbhum district in West Bengal - the native village of Pranab Mukherjee, is reeling under joy as the news spread that one of the resident of the village is going to occupy the highest constitutional post of the country. People exchanged sweets and burst out fire crackers to celebrate the occasion. His Parliamentary constituency Jangipur in Murshidabad district also witnessed joyful moments. People took out processions carrying pictures of Pranab Mukherjee to mark the day
Announcing the results after completion of counting of votes, Dr V K Agnihotri, Rajya Sabha Secretary General, who is also the Returning Officer for the Presidential Elections, said Mr Mukherjee has polled the vote value of over Seven lakh 13 thousand as against the votes polled worth over 3 lakh 15 thousand by Mr Sangma in the election to the top Constitutional post.
In an interaction with the people at his New Delhi residence, Mr Mukherjee thanked the people for their overwhelming support. He expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for conferring the distinction by electing him to the country's highest office.
Mr Mukherjee assured that he will justify( उचित सिद्ध करना) the responsibility entrusted to him in protecting, defending and preserving the country's Constitution.
Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari congratulated Mr Mukherjee over phone. Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha Speaker, Meira Kumar, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and several union ministers were among those who congratulated Mr Mukherjee at his official residence.
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also congratulated Mr Mukherjee over the phone. Sangma also congratulated Mr. Mukherjee on being elected as the next President of India.
Mr Mukherjee will be administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of India on Wednesday at the historic Central Hall of Parliament.
AIR correspondent reports that the official residence of Mr Mukherjee in the capital is agog with celebrations to mark the occasion.
Born on 11h December 1935 at Mirati village in West Bengal, Mr Pranab Mukherjee holds a Master of Arts degree in History and Political Science and also a degree in law from the University of Calcutta. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Wolverhampton in 2011.
Mr Mukherjee began his career as an Upper Division clerk in the Office of the Deputy Accountant General in Post and Telegraph department at Kolkatta before he became a college teacher and later a journalist.
He began his political career with the Indian National Congress in 1969 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi before becoming a cabinet minister in her government in 1973. During his over 43 years of political career, Mr Mukherjee held several cabinet portfolios including commerce, Finance and External Affairs. He was also the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
Mr Mukherjee has several accolades and honors to his credit. In 1984, he was rated as the best Finance Minister in the world according to a survey of Euromoney magazine. In 2010, he was awarded Finance Minister of the year for asia by Emerging Markets, the daily newspaper of record for the World Bank and the IMF. He was also honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in 2008.
Several leaders have congratulated Mr. Pranab Mukherjee on his victory. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the nation will benefit from his vast experience. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akilesh Yadav has expressed confidence that the country will progress under his leadership.
AIR Kolkata correspondent reports, Miriti at Birbhum district in West Bengal - the native village of Pranab Mukherjee, is reeling under joy as the news spread that one of the resident of the village is going to occupy the highest constitutional post of the country. People exchanged sweets and burst out fire crackers to celebrate the occasion. His Parliamentary constituency Jangipur in Murshidabad district also witnessed joyful moments. People took out processions carrying pictures of Pranab Mukherjee to mark the day
The Election Commission today rejected Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav's vote in the Presidential poll and directed the Returning Officer (RO) not to count it as the secrecy of the ballot had been violated. An Election Commission statement said, the issue of second ballot paper to Mulayam Singh Yadav was not warranted under rule 15 of the Presidential and Vice- Presidential Elections Rules, 1974. Therefore, the second ballot paper issued to Yadav may not be taken up for counting.
Mr. Yadav had on Wednesday first cast his vote in favour of BJP-backed candidate P A Sangma instead of UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee. However, realsing his mistake he had sought a second ballot paper to make a correction.
President Pratibha Patil today said that awareness should be created about Ayurveda's advantages besides patenting more forms of Ayurvedic medicine. She said that Ayurveda is vital part of our country's rich culture. Mrs. Patil also asked manufacturers of Ayurveda medicine to adhere to basic principles of the traditional form of medicine as written in ancient manuscripts. The President was speaking after inaugurating Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan built by the Delhi Governmentin Najafgarh in south-west Delhi.
Mrs Patil also said, the government needs to certify and standardise traditional forms of herbs and medicines and expressed concern over losing some of these traditional plants which have medicinal values. She said, according to world health institutions, traditional medicines are considered as valuable resources to maintain health.
Mrs Patil also said, the government needs to certify and standardise traditional forms of herbs and medicines and expressed concern over losing some of these traditional plants which have medicinal values. She said, according to world health institutions, traditional medicines are considered as valuable resources to maintain health.
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