Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting interacted with Media and presented report of the First Fifty Days of the Government earlier today (22 July).
The Minister enumerated several key decisions of the government. Rs. 6000 will now be provided to all farmers. MSP for several crops has doubled, and in some cases trebled in comparison to 2014 rates. 10,000 Farmers Producer Organization are being formed. Changes in Labour Code will benefit 40 crore informal sector workers through wage and labour security. For the first time, pension has been provided for traders. The Minister also highlighted the reduction in ESI contribution rates, for both employees and employers.
The Minister highlighted the steps taken to boost investment in the country. Rs.70,000 crore has been provided for Public Sector Banks (PSB) recapitalization. India is striving towards becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy. A separate TV channel for start-ups will soon be started. Non-functional financial up gradation has been provided to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers.
He also highlighted the massive action taken against corruption in bureaucracy. Steps have been taken to strengthen action against economic offenders. A Bill is being brought to act against Ponzi schemes.
Javadekar also talked about the decisiveness of government in safeguarding children against sexual crimes through amendments to POCSO Act. He also talked about steps taken to reform medical education in the country and to ensure transparency, accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country.