President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament; Top quotes you can't miss
The Budget session commences on January 31 with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu at the joint session of Parliament. “By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be 'Atmanirbhar' and capable to fulfil its humanitarian duties," President Murmu said.
The Budget session commenced on January 31 with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu at the joint session of Parliament. After the President’s address, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2022-23. On February 1, the finance minister will present the last full-fledged Union Budget of the Modi government before 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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President Murmu said, “By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be 'Atmanirbhar' and capable to fulfil its humanitarian duties.” Here’s all that the President said in her address.
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“Today, India's self-confidence is at its highest and the world is looking at her from a different perspective. India is providing solutions to the world.”
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“My government has worked for every section of society without any discrimination. As a result of the efforts of my government in the last few years, many basic facilities have either reached 100 percent population or are very close to that target,” President Murmu said. “About 11 crore families have been connected with piped water supply in three years under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Poor families are getting the maximum benefit from this,” she added.
"With complete transparency, more than Rs 27 lakh crore has been provided to crores of people. A World Bank report states that with such schemes and systems India was able to save crores of people from dropping below the poverty line during COVID-19"
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Garibi Hatao is not only slogan anymore | “'Garibi hatao' is not just a slogan anymore. My government is working to have a permanent solution to the problems of the poor and empowering them.” (Representative Image: Shutterstock)
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Ease on filing IT-return, tax refund, and GST | "Earlier, there was a long wait for tax refund. Today, refund is received within a few days of filing Income Tax Return. Along with transparency, dignity of taxpayers is also being ensured through GST.” (Representative Image)
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Have to build ‘aatmanirbhar’ India | "By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be 'aatmanirbhar' and capable to fulfill its humanitarian duties." (Source: Aatmanirbharbharat.mygov.in)
Ayushman Bharat | “For instance, a major cause of poverty is illness. A serious ailment completely shatters the morale of a poor family, leaving generations in debt. To free the poor from this worry, a nationwide Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched. Under this scheme, more than 50 crore countrymen have been provided the facility of free treatment. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana has saved crores of poor from becoming poorer, preventing them from spending Rupees 80,000 crore." (File Image)
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Green Growth | "The government has increased the solar capacity by 20 percent and India is working towards 20 percent methanol blending in petrol. Recently the government has given approval for hydrogen energy. Reducing pollution in cities is a major focus of the government." (Representative image Mongabay)
!["With complete transparency, more than Rs 27 lakh crores have been provided to crores of people. A World Bank report states that with such schemes and systems India was able to save crores of people from dropping below the poverty line during COVID"](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/01/4-murmu-address-budget-session-jan-31.jpg ""With complete transparency, more than Rs 27 lakh crores have been provided to crores of people. A World Bank report states that with such schemes and systems India was able to save crores of people from dropping below the poverty line during COVID"")
![Ease on filing IT-return, tax refund, and GST | "Earlier, there was a long wait for tax refund. Today, refund is received within a few days of filing Income Tax Return. Along with transparency, dignity of taxpayers is also being ensured through GST.” (Representative Image)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/01/tax-return-filing.jpg "Ease on filing IT-return, tax refund, and GST | "Earlier, there was a long wait for tax refund. Today, refund is received within a few days of filing Income Tax Return. Along with transparency, dignity of taxpayers is also being ensured through GST.” (Representative Image)")
![Have to build ‘aatmanirbhar’ India | "By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be 'aatmanirbhar' and capable to fulfill its humanitarian duties." (Source: Aatmanirbharbharat.mygov.in)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2021/06/Aatmanirbhar-Bharat.jpg "Have to build ‘aatmanirbhar’ India | "By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be 'aatmanirbhar' and capable to fulfill its humanitarian duties." (Source: Aatmanirbharbharat.mygov.in)")
![Ayushman Bharat | “For instance, a major cause of poverty is illness. A serious ailment completely shatters the morale of a poor family, leaving generations in debt. To free the poor from this worry, a nationwide Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched. Under this scheme, more than 50 crore countrymen have been provided the facility of free treatment. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana has saved crores of poor from becoming poorer, preventing them from spending Rupees 80,000 crore." (File Image)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/01/ayushman-bharat-scheme.jpg "Ayushman Bharat | “For instance, a major cause of poverty is illness. A serious ailment completely shatters the morale of a poor family, leaving generations in debt. To free the poor from this worry, a nationwide Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched. Under this scheme, more than 50 crore countrymen have been provided the facility of free treatment. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana has saved crores of poor from becoming poorer, preventing them from spending Rupees 80,000 crore." (File Image)")
![Green Growth | "The government has increased the solar capacity by 20 percent and India is working towards 20 percent methanol blending in petrol. Recently the government has given approval for hydrogen energy. Reducing pollution in cities is a major focus of the government." (Representative image Mongabay)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2021/09/Uttarakhand-solar-scheme.jpg "Green Growth | "The government has increased the solar capacity by 20 percent and India is working towards 20 percent methanol blending in petrol. Recently the government has given approval for hydrogen energy. Reducing pollution in cities is a major focus of the government." (Representative image Mongabay)")
