The Budget Session of Parliament commenced on Friday amid the political buzz surrounding the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, delivered a strong message about India’s path to becoming a developed nation. She also expressed grief over the Maha Kumbh tragedy in Prayagraj and paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Key Highlights of President Murmu’s Address
Celebrating 75 Years of Democracy
President Murmu emphasized that India recently celebrated 75 years of adopting the Constitution and 75 years of the Republic. She stated that these milestones elevate India’s global stature as the “Mother of Democracy.”
Government’s Major Achievements
Highlighting the government’s efforts in various sectors, President Murmu outlined key initiatives aimed at housing, healthcare, employment, and women’s empowerment:
🔹 PM Awas Yojana Expansion: The government has decided to provide 3 crore additional houses with a budget allocation of ₹5.36 lakh crore.
🔹 Tribal Welfare: The launch of the Dhart Abba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan will benefit 5 crore tribal citizens, with ₹80,000 crore earmarked for the initiative.
🔹 Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Senior citizens above 70 years will receive ₹5 lakh annual health insurance coverage, benefiting 6 crore elderly individuals.
Focus on Youth Employment & Education
The government is making significant investments in education and employment generation:
🔹 PM Vidyalakshmi Scheme: Offers financial aid to meritorious students for higher education.
🔹 Internship Opportunities: 1 crore youth will gain internships in top 500 companies.
🔹 National Education Policy (NEP): Ensuring access to modern education in regional languages and conducting recruitment exams in 13 Indian languages.
Empowering Women Through Key Initiatives
The government is committed to women-led development, as reflected in:
🔹 Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: Provides women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
🔹 National Rural Livelihood Mission: Over 91 lakh self-help groups have been strengthened, benefitting 10 crore+ women.
🔹 Drone Didi Scheme: Facilitates women’s economic and technical empowerment.
India’s Growth in Science & Technology
President Murmu highlighted India’s growing influence in AI, Quantum Computing, and Digital Technologies:
🔹 India AI Mission: Aims to position India among the world’s leaders in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
🔹 National Quantum Mission: Strengthens India’s standing in frontier technologies.
🔹 Cybersecurity Measures: Steps taken to counter digital fraud, cyber crimes, and deepfakes.
India’s Rise in Global Sports
She applauded India’s sporting achievements, including:
🔹 Olympics & Paralympics: Outstanding performances across disciplines.
🔹 World Chess Championship Victory.
🔹 Fit India Movement to promote youth fitness.
Strengthening India’s Infrastructure
The government is focusing on railway and metro expansion, making India a key player in global transportation networks:
🔹 Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project is completed, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
🔹 Chenab Bridge is the world’s highest rail bridge.
🔹 Anji Bridge is India’s first rail cable bridge.
🔹 Metro Network Growth: India has crossed 1,000 km, making it the third-largest metro network globally.
Healthcare & Social Welfare Reforms
To improve healthcare accessibility and affordability, President Murmu announced:
🔹 U-WIN Portal: Tracks vaccination programs for pregnant women and children (30 crore+ vaccine doses recorded).
🔹 Telemedicine Expansion: Over 30 crore e-consultations have benefited citizens.
🔹 PM SVANidhi Scheme: Supports street vendors by providing banking access and business expansion loans.
Self-Reliant Agriculture & Rural Development
To strengthen the agriculture sector, the government has launched:
🔹 Mission Mausam: A ₹2,000 crore project benefiting farmers through advanced weather forecasting.
🔹 Atmanirbhar Agriculture Strategy: Focus on fair pricing, increasing farmer incomes, and modern farming techniques.
Economic Empowerment & Tribal Welfare
The government is investing in cooperatives and tribal welfare:
🔹 International Year of Cooperatives 2025: India to play a key role in global cooperative development.
🔹 PM Janman Scheme & Tribal Health Mission: Addressing Sickle Cell Disease with 5 crore screenings.
India’s Digital Growth & Cybersecurity Awareness
President Murmu warned about the rising threat of cybercrime, deepfakes, and digital fraud, urging strong cybersecurity measures.
Conclusion: India’s Path to a Developed Future
President Droupadi Murmu’s address reinforced the government’s vision of a self-reliant, technologically advanced, and inclusive India. From women’s empowerment to education, employment, and healthcare, the government is taking strides towards a Developed India by 2047.
The address also acknowledged the challenges posed by the global economy, cybersecurity threats, and climate change, urging collective efforts for nation-building and sustainable development.
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