Constitution has several salient features that distinguishes it from the others, says Minister-OxBig News Network

A parade under way as Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge receives the salute during the 76th Republic Day Parade at DAR Police Grounds in Kalaburagi on Sunday.
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Highlighting the Constitution’s inclusive and progressive nature, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the Constitution is the best in the world. It was the result of B.R. Ambedkar’s hard work, dedication and far-sightedness.

He was addressing a gathering after unfurling the tri-colour and inspecting the 76th Republic Day parade at the District Armed Reserved Police Grounds in Kalaburagi on Sunday.

Though the Constitution is described as “a bag of borrowings” as it incorporates features from different countries, including the United Kingdom (Parliamentary system), the United States (fundamental rights), Ireland’s (Directive Principles of State Policy), Australia’s (Concurrent List), Canada (federal structure) and the Soviet Union’s concept of social, economic and political justice, making it a blend of different systems rather than solely based on any one ideology, the Constitution has several salient features that distinguishes it from the Constitutions of the other countries, Mr. Kharge reiterated.

Upliftment

Describing the five guarantee schemes as the biggest-ever welfare measures for improving the economic conditions of the vulnerable sections of society, Mr. Kharge reiterated that the Congress’ model of development is inclusive and based on the principles of the Buddha, Basaveshwara and Dr. Ambedkar.

Under the Shakti scheme, 1.85 lakh women passengers are getting benefits every day in Kalaburagi district, while 10.57 crore women passengers have travelled on State-run buses till December last year.

Under the Anna Bhagya scheme, the government has released ₹421.16 crore to 5,01,767 beneficiaries in Kalaburagi district. As many as 5.58 lakh consumers registered to benefit under the Gruha Jyothi scheme in the district.

Mr. Kharge said that 5,43,700 women got registered for Gruha Lakshmi and received ₹1,499.68 crore through direct bank transfer, while Yuva Nidhi scheme is extending monthly financial aid to 14,150 eligible graduates and diploma holders in the district.

Development

Mr. Kharge listed out a series of development works to be taken up in Kalaburagi district and said that ₹365 crore has been allocated to fill the Bennethora reservoir from the Bhima and the Kagina river waters to provide drinking water supply to Kalaburagi and ₹53.25 crore has been allocated for establishing a Multi-Skill Development Centre on Gulbarga University campus.

The Minister said that a plug and play incubation facility centre established at a cost of ₹15.85 crore near Nandur-Kesaratagi industrial area will benefit start-ups and corporate companies to set up their offices.

He said that ₹118.45 crore has been allocated for constructing 515 anganwadi centres in the district and ₹28 crore for establishing Arogya Bhavan in the city.

The Minister also mentioned about the construction of a Vachana Mantapa in Kalaburagi, upgradation of taluk hospitals, residential hostels, construction of bridge-cum-barrages and establishment of 208 Koosina Mane in the district.

Mr. Kharge said that the water conservation works are being taken up on priority basis under MGNREGA scheme. So far, 116 lakes, 1,557 canals, 65 check-dams and 67 culvert works and 106 farm ponds have been taken up to increase the groundwater table in the district, he added.

MLAs Kaneez Fatima and Allamprabhu Patil, MLCs Thippannappa Kamaknoor and Jagdev Guttedar, KKRDB secretary Sundaresh Babu, Deputy Commissioner B. Fauzia Tarannum, Police Commissioner Sharanappa S. Dhage, Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasalu and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhanwar Singh Meena were present.