Delhi: Addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India's remarkable economic progress, emphasizing that the country is among the fastest-growing economies in the world. "With an average annual growth of 8% between 2021 and 2024, this has not only increased the disposable income of citizens but also led to a substantial decline in poverty levels," she said.
President Murmu's remarks underscored the nation's strides in both economic development and poverty alleviation as key achievements in recent years.