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Initiatives spearheaded by PM targets to reach all irrespective of social or religious status: Mukul Rohtagi

Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi has said that India remains committed to ensure that the policies and schemes reach the bottom of the pyramid. In his closing statement at the Third Universal Periodic Review of India at Geneva, Mr Rohtagi said, major initiatives spearheaded by Prime Minister like the Digital India, Smart Cities, Celebrate the Girl Child and Enable her Education are targeted to reach all irrespective of their social or religious status. <br/><br/>Taking on some members who alleged discrimination, Mr Rohtagi requested them to look at the initiatives and the efforts that are being expended in taking them to all corners of the country. He said, the ambition remains to lift every Indian out of poverty and to provide every citizen the basic amenities. He said, India is a living civilization with millennia old tradition of assimilation, accommodation and tolerance. <br/><br/>The Attorney General said, the Government is conscious of the responsibilities vested in by the 1,250 million people and humbled by their faith in the Government to deliver to them basic services and a life not just of prosperity but of dignity and pride. He said, the world's fastest growing major economy represents the new hope for the world of sustainable development and of leaving no one behind. Mr Rohtagi said, in the pursuit of India, the entire region and beyond will benefit.

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