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Prez Murmu addresses joint session of Parliament
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: President Droupadi Murmu addressed both Houses of Parliament on Friday, marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Union Budget will be presented on February 1.
Addressing a joint session of Parliament, signalling the start of the Budget session, Murmu said the government has placed special focus on the education of the youth and is creating new employment opportunities for them.
Before starting her address, Murmu paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh who passed away recently. She also paid tributes to those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh.
"The third term of the government is witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous administrations. The government has taken big decisions on issues such as Waqf boards and One Nation, One Election," she said.
The President noted that the government has worked with determination to end "policy paralysis".
"My government has not only recognised the contribution of the middle class but also appreciated it at every opportunity. The government is also working to give appropriate rates for farm produce and increase the income of farmers.
"Many employment opportunities are being created as various steps are being taken for economic empowerment of the cooperative sector," she said.
Murmu said the government has decided to expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide new houses to 3 crore additional families.
"Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the government decided to provide health insurance to 6 crore citizens aged 70 years and above. The government has placed special focus on the education of the youth and creating new employment opportunities for them," she said.
The President asserted that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has changed after the abrogation of Article 370.
"My government has made efforts to end the feeling of alienation in the people of the northeast," she said.
Murmu also underlined that digital fraud, cyber crime and deepfake pose a challenge to social, economic and national security.
"India's metro network has now crossed the 1,000-km milestone. The U-WIN portal has been launched to keep track of the vaccination schedule for pregnant women and children," she said.
Ahead of her address, Murmu was welcomed in the Parliament premises by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and an official carrying the 'Sengol', adopted as a cultural symbol by the government.
The President arrived in a six-horse driven ceremonial buggy and was escorted by the horse-mounted Presidential bodyguard.
She was given a guard of honour in the lawns of the Parliament building and was escorted to the Lok Sabha chamber by Dhankhar, Modi, Birla and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
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.
The Economic Survey is a comprehensive review of the country’s current economic state and future outlook. It is prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the guidance of the Chief Economic Advisor. Finance Minister Sitharaman will present the Union Budget tomorrow. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will discuss the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address on Monday. 16 Bills including the Finance Bill 2025, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be taken up for discussion and passage. The first part of the Budget session will be held from today till 13th February while the second leg of the session will be held from 10th March to 4th April.
Here are the highlights of President Murmu's speech:
* The decision has been made to expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and provide new homes to an additional three crore families.
* 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.
* 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
* 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.
