Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO,
Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic energy and Space, Dr Jitendra
Singh administered the New India Pledge ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ to the employees of
the Department of Personnel & Training on the occasion of Commemoration of
75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement, here today. The pledge commits to
create a New India that is strong, prosperous and inclusive; an India that will
make our freedom fighters proud.
On the occasion, presentations were
made by Joint Secretary, DoPT, Shri Devesh Chaturvedi on strategy for
Anti-Corruption: Initiatives taken by the Government of India and OSD, Ministry
of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Akshay Rout on Swachh Bharat Mission.
Addressing the gathering, Dr.
Jitendra Singh said it’s a unique privilege for us all to be part of the 75th
Anniversary of the Quit India Movement. He said that the rapid pace of events unfolded
from 1942 to 1947, beginning with the Quit India Movement and resulting in
India’s Independence five years later. Let us pledge to carry on with the same
spirit in the next five years to drive out poverty, corruption, terrorism,
communalism, casteism and build a Clean and New India by 2022 when the country
will mark its 75th Anniversary of Independence, he added.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said the
Government has lived up to its commitments by acting against corruption and
creating a work friendly atmosphere. This day marks our rededication to our
commitments, he added.
Click here
for DoPT Presentation on Strategy for Anti-corruption
Click here for Ministry of Drinking Water and
Sanitation Presentation on Swachh Bharat Mission
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