President Droupadi Murmu on Friday addressed both Houses of Parliament, marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Union Budget will be presented on February 1.Murmu addressed the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at 11 am.
The Budget Session will be held from January 31 to April 4 in two phases. The first part of the Session will end on February 13 and the second phase will begin on March 10.
Here are the highlights of President Murmu’s speech from the Budget session:
- The decision has been made to expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and provide new homes to an additional three crore families.
- Railways will soon connect Kashmir to Kanyakumari as the Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail project is now complete.
- Government has taken big decisions on issues such as Waqf boards and One Nation, One Election.
- My government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house.
- Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged seventy years and above.
- Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs and e-commerce export hubs are encouraging business in all sectors in the country.
- My government believes in women-led development in the country…The government aims to have 3 crore ‘Lakhpati didi.’
- Today, our young entrepreneurs are bringing glory to the country in every field, from startups and sports to space.
- Our banking and digital payment sakhis are playing a crucial role in connecting people in remote areas to the financial system.
- That day is not far when India will launch its own human space flight Gaganyaan.
- Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, more than ninety-one lakh self-help groups are being empowered.
- My government has placed special emphasis on preparing new opportunities for education and employment for the youth.
- Our aim is to make India a global innovation powerhouse…In the area of artificial intelligence, India AI Mission has been started.
- Third term of government is witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous administrations
- President Murmu also paid homage to former PM Manmohan Singh who passed away recently.
- She offered tributes to those who died in Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.
- India is making its presence felt as a major global player in field of digital technology.
- My government has used digital technology as a tool for social justice, equality.
