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Following are some salient points from President Pranab Mukherjee's speech to the joint session of parliament. - Government burdened by economic slowdown, security concerns - India will need to take difficult decisions to revive economic growth - India's health infrastructure has improved - Government has enacted a path-breaking legislation for protection of women and children - Foodgrain output to be 250 million tonnes - Judicial accountability bill to be moved in parliament - First space mission to Mars to be launched this year - Security situation better in Jammu and Kashmir, Northeast India - Pakistan, Bangladesh borders to get 509 posts - Sri Lanka must make efforts to provide Tamil minorities a life of peace, dignity and equality - Pakistan must desist from actions that create trust deficit - Interests of overseas Indians will be protected
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