Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said that economic growth and social empowerment must be in tandem to ensure betterment of every section of society. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, today, he reiterated that inclusive development, equal opportunities and welfare-orientated policies remain essential to build a stronger and more equitable nation.
Highlighting various initiatives and welfare measures undertaken by his ministry for the upliftment and empowerment of disadvantaged sections of society, he emphasised that the central government’s focus is on creating opportunities for weaker sections through education, skill development, employment generation and welfare-orientated interventions.
Reflecting the pace of its economic development and the government’s efforts to strengthen the economy, Mr Athawale said that India currently ranks as the world’s fourth-largest economy and would soon move up to the third rank.
