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1. We must remain true to our core civilizational values, says President-plurality, diversity and cultivating tolerance.

2. various sensitization projects launched by RAF on Swachh Bharat, ecological preservation,communal peace and social harmony and various other innovations on renewable energy and environmental education etc,apart from tackling various communal riots, riotous situations securing various mammoth religious congregations, rescue and relief operations.

3. The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to (i) ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection; (ii) increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (parks); and (iii) reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling). Under Atal Mission, central government provides assistance up to 50% of projects for cities with a population of up to 10 lakhs and one third of project cost for cities with population of above 10 lakhs.

4. India remains committed to ensuring freedom of navigation in the global commons and strengthening maritime security in the region especially in the East Arabian Sea. Towards this, Indian Naval ships and aircraft continue to escort merchant ships of all nations in the Gulf of Aden.

5. Recalling former Prime Minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee’s famous remarks that we can change friends but not our neighbours, Shri Rajnath Singh said the Government in the very beginning extended a hand of friendship by inviting leaders of all SAARC countries for the swearing in ceremony.

6. resource flow under ODA should not be counted against climate change finance and any form of double counting under both climate finance and ODA should be avoided. IMF would be constrained in meeting its obligations if the IMF Quota and governance reforms are not implemented.

7. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been organizing National Lok Adalats. that are at pre-litigation stage and also those pending in courts for their settlement.

8. Shri Pradhan launched two very important Digital India initiatives which will truly empower consumers and bring much needed convenience. These are ‘online booking’ of LPG cylinders with ‘online payment’ facility for those who want to use the web and for those who wish to pay at the time of delivery, option to pay by debit/credit card through POS available with the deliveryman. These initiatives will truly help consumers when carrying cash is becoming a thing of the past.