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New Delhi, Jan 31: Addressing Members of both Houses of Parliament at the Central Hall of Parliament House here today, President Pranab Mukherjee said financial inclusion is key to poverty alleviation and his government (central government) has taken many initiatives to improve the quality of life of the poor.
Mentioning various schemes and programs of the central government, President Mukherjee, in his speech on the first day of the Budget Session of Parliament, said “An unprecedented 26 crore plus Jan Dhan accounts have been opened for the unbanked.”
“Close to 13 crore poor have been covered under various social security schemes,” he said.
“To take the banking system to the doorstep of the poor and the unbanked, the Indian Postal Payment Bank has been started,” said President.
“My Government is committed to provide shelter to every houseless poor household through the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana,” said President.
