Manmohan Singh begins his first day in office

“The meeting was called to decide when to convene parliament and discuss the modalities for presentation of the union budget,” said a prime ministerial aide.

Though the meeting is being described as a customary one, sources said it is likely to take a decision on convening a Parliament session to enable new members to take oath.

President Pratibha Patil will be addressing a joint sitting of both the houses during the session.

Beginning his second innings in office, Manmohan Singh visited the Rajghat where he placed a wreath at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
The prime minister, who has drawn out a 100-day action plan for his new government, has emphasised that his focus will be on an economic revival and ensuring inclusive growth.

According to officials in his office, he is expected to give emphasis to the United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) unfinished agenda, especially in the infrastructure and development sectors, and announce a fresh stimulus package to pull the economy out of its present slowdown.

The 76-year-old economist-politician was sworn in along with senior members of his previous team, Pranab Mukherjee, P Chidambaram, Sharad Pawar and A K Antony.

The 19 ministers, all of Cabinet rank, include Ghulam Nabi Azad, Veerappa Moily, new entrant Rajasthan PCC chief C P Joshi and Anand Sharma and B K Handique, who were promoted from the previous ministry.
Talking to reporters after the swearing in at Rashtrapati Bhavan Friday, the prime minister said: "Our first priority is to restore the economy, especially keeping the global recession (in mind).

"Industrial production is down. Certain sectors need revival, though the Indian economy is not so badly affected. Corrective measures have to be taken. Growth will be our main focus.
"And when I mean growth, I mean inclusive growth that will carry everyone along including the underprivileged."  
Kapil Sibal, one of the cabinet ministers, said that there would be a qualitative difference in ministry formation this time.
“The quality of governance will be different. Efficiency and performance will be the hallmark of this government,” he said.