Key Statistics - IndiaSmt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Hon’ble

President, INDIAfrom the address to Parliament; March 12, 2012from the address to Parliament; March 12, 2012

…….Government's continued emphasis on Agriculture has yielded

fruit

…….Government has prepared a roadmap to double our merchandise

exports to US$ 500 billion by 2013-14

…….India's merchandise exports touched US$ 298 billion in 2011, a

34% growth over the preceding year

……. as teacher is at the core of education system,

Government intends to launch a National Mission for Teachers....

…….Government is committed to the development of the weak and vulnerable

sections of our society

…….Government is working to connect all people across the country. There are 76

phone connections for every 100 persons

……. Acts of violence can be contained with a firm but humane

approach

Challenges that remain…

Livelihood SecurityEconomic Security

Energy SecurityEcological Security

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