As the Budget Session has begun, President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the joint session of both the Houses in Parliament. He began his speech by saying that the parliament is a place for debate and discussion and not for disruption or obstruction. Highlights of the President’s speech :
India jumped 12 places in World Bank list of Ease of Doing Business: Pranab Mukherjee at start of #BudgetSession
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Government is committed to ‘per drop, more crop’, says Pranab Mukherjee#BudgetSession
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Food security cover has doubled since 2015, says Pranab Mukherjee at beginning of #BudgetSession
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#BudgetSession Live: प्रणब मुखर्जी का अभिभाषण – बैंक अकाउंट खुलने से गरीबी कम होने की उम्मीद। 4.45 लाख घर बनाने को 24,600 करोड़ का फंड।
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#BudgetSession : ‘मेक इन इंडिया’ से 39 फीसदी बढ़ा विदेशी निवेश : राष्ट्रपति @PMOIndia
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Strong focus on holistic healthcare, strengthening Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Sowa-Rigpa & Homoeopathy.#BudgetSession
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स्वच्छ भारत के तहत स्कूलों 4.17 लाख शौचालयों का निर्माण हुआ- राष्ट्रपति#BudgetSession
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Govt has launched amended 18,000 cr tech upgradation scheme for textile sector: President Pranab Mukherjee in Parliament #BudgetSession
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India has jumped 12 places on ease of doing business: President Pranab Mukherjee in Parliament #BudgetSession
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During last year, 342 camps were conducted, aids & assistive devices distributed to over 1.7 lakh persons with disabilities: President
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My Government is focused, in particular on “Garibon ki Unnati”, “Kisaano ki Samriddhi” and “Yuvaon ko Rojgaar” #BudgetSession
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Government has launched farmer-friendly Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, with lowest-ever premium rates for farmers #BudgetSession
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Govt has envisaged increasing the renewable energy capacity manifold to 175 GW by 2022: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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My Government is committed to the philosophy of “Per Drop More Crop” and “Jal Sanchay for Jal Sinchan”@RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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My Government’s mission of skilling India has gained momentum; 76 lakh people have been trained last year @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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My Government aims to create a Shikshit Swasth Swachh Bharat, an educated, healthy and clean India @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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In the year 2015 India witnessed the highest ever generation of electricity: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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My Government has revived a majority of 73 stalled road projects, completed construction of 7,200 km of highways: @RashtrapatiBhvn
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Domestic Air Passenger traffic has registered substantial growth during the year: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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The country recorded the highest ever software exports during 2015: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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Varanasi & Jaipur have been declared as 1st two Indian cities to be part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network. @VasundharaBJP
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GDP growth has increased; India the world’s fastest growing economy among large economies : @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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Terrorism is a global threat and strong counter-terrorism measures are necessary worldwide to eradicate it completely #BudgetSession
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Firm and effective steps will be taken to deal with any situation arising out of cross-border terrorism @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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Let me congratulate security forces in successfully foiling attack at Pathankot airbase: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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My Government has fulfilled its commitment to implement four decades old demand of One Rank One Pension @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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Our Parliament reflects the supreme will of the people @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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My Government is focused on Sabka Vikas, beyond just the economic advancements that dominate headlines: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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We must ensure that the poor & deprived are truly empowered to take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives: @RashtrapatiBhvn
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Parliament reflects the supreme will of people: @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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We owe a great debt to our freedom fighters @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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It is time to repay that debt, by building the country that freedom fighters envisioned @RashtrapatiBhvn #BudgetSession
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In the words of Netaji, “Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram” #BudgetSession
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Let us embrace those ideals as we stake our claim on the future @RashtrapatiBhvn#BudgetSession
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