PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the UPA government's policies for rapid growth are showing results and the country has seen a record average economic growth in the last nine years. UPA policies and programmes for rapid and inclusive growth are showing good results. We have seen a record average rate of economic growth in the last nine years, which is higher than what India achieved in any other decade so far, Singh said at an election rally here.

He added that during UPA rule since 2004, poverty has come down at thrice the rate achieved during the preceding decade. Consumption in rural areas has increased more rapidly than before. People are living healthier lives and their average lifespan has increased by five years in the last decade, he explained.

He said the government has taken steps to ensure transparency and curb graft. A number of steps have been taken for improving governance, curbing corruption and enhancing transparency and accountability in the work of public authorities.

He highlighted the Right to Education, Food Security Bill and NREGA as the UPAs landmark achievements.

On steps for development of tribals, Singh said: We have enacted a legislation to give ownership rights to our tribal brothers and sisters over land on which they have been living for centuries.