Budget Session 2023: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of the Parliament, with the commencement of the Budget session 2023. The was President Murmu’s first address to the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha after assuming the office of President last July.
President Murmu addresses Joint Sitting of Parliament with commencement of Budget session 2023
The opposition parties, meantime, are preparing to pin the government on the mat on a number of issues, such as the Adani-Hindenburg dispute, while the Centre maintained that it was open to address any issue that was permitted by the rules. Following the President’s presentation on Tuesday, the Economic Survey will also be presented.
President Murmu in her address highlighted the achievements of the Government of India and articulated the way forward for growth of the Indian society and economy.
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Pointers of Joint Address by President Murmu
- India’s self-assurance is at an all-time high right now, and the world is viewing us differently. India is supplying the globe with solutions.
- By 2047, we must create a country that will be proud of its history and has all the best aspects of modernity.
- We must create an India that is “aatmanirbhar” and is able to carry out its humanitarian obligations.
- Currently, the nation is led by a stable, unflinching, and determined government that is aiming to realise lofty goals.
- Government has made significant decissions, such as repealing Triple Talaq and repealing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
- To eradicate corruption, a powerful mechanism has been put in place. The government is adamant that social justice and democracy are most threatened by corruption.
- The wait for the tax refund was previously extensive. Refunds are now received shortly after filing an income tax return.
- Today, GST not only ensures openness but also protects taxpayers’ dignity.
- More than Rs 27 lakh crores have been distributed to millions of people with total transparency. According to a World Bank assessment, India was able to prevent millions of people from falling into poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic with the use of such programmes and procedures.
- Garibi Hatao is no longer just a catchphrase; instead, my government is trying to empower the poor and provide a lasting solution to their concerns.
- The “Aspirational districts” concept is currently being reproduced at the block level, and 500 blocks around the nation have been identified. A programme called “Vibrant communities” has also been launched to develop border settlements.
- 11 crore small farmers who have been denied government subsidies for decades are my government’s top priority.
- The government has launched a number of programmes to empower women. We are currently witnessing “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’s” achievements. For the first time in the nation, there are more women than men, and women’s general health has also improved.
- The government has made sure there are no limitations for women in any line of work.
- During the Covid-19 outbreak, India was one among the nations that placed the highest focus on safeguarding the lives of the poor.
- I’m delighted that my government has decided to extend the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in view of the current situation. Everywhere in the world, people are praising this plan.
- Ayodhya Dham is being developed on one side, and a contemporary Parliament is being built on the other. Redevelopment work for Kedarnath Dham, Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor, and the Mahakal project have already been finished.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship have received extraordinary attention from my government throughout the years. Our young are now demonstrating to the globe the force of their inventiveness.
- My government’s recent actions have led to a six-fold growth in our defence exports. I’m pleased that INS Vikrant, the first indigenous aircraft carrier, has joined our Navy today.
- On the one hand, we are expanding our historical sites and places of pilgrimage, and on the other, India is growing to be a significant space force in the world. Additionally, India has launched its first personal satellite.
- The government is working to eradicate all traces of slavery. As an illustration, Rajpath was renamed Kartavya Path.
- Indian Railways is quickly on its way to becoming the largest electric railroad system in the world.
- India does not think that development and the natural world cannot coexist. The government is emphasising “green growth.”
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