President Pranab Mukherjee addressed both Houses of Parliament.
President Pranab Mukherjee addressed both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session today.
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- The fundamental tenet of my government is 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' - All Together, Development of All.
- Coverage under 'jan dhan yojna' close to 100 per cent.
- Direct benefit transfer being implemented with new vigour.
- 'Swachhata' is an article of faith for my Government.
- My Government is pledged to work for the welfare of the poor, the marginalised and the vulnerable sections of the society.
- Terrorism poses a great challenge to the internal security of our nation, my government is firm in dealing with this.
- Appeal to MPs to spend 50 per cent of MPLAD fund on 'Swacch Bharat' campaign.
- Government committed to safeguarding interests of farmers.
- Inclusive growth covering poorest of poor from most vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of society is my government's topmost priority.
- Education is the priority of priorities for my Government.
- Government committed to providing a toilet in every school by August 15 this year.
- My government created a new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship with the theme 'Hunar hai to Kalyan hai'.
- Government committed to safety of women, protecting the girl child.
- My government is firmly committed to engage people in the process of governance and policy-making.
- Legal reform is a priority for the government.
- Government committed to repealing obsolete laws, 1,741 laws identified.
- My Gov Online Platform, a path breaking initiative, has been launched. This has ensured public participation in decision-making.
- My government is committed to taking all possible measures to stop generation of black money, both domestically and internationally.
- As a result of my government's sustained efforts and series of policy initiatives, our economy is again on high growth trajectory.
- Inflation low due to decisive steps taken by government.