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The government today tabled Economic Survey 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix in the Rajya Sabha on day one of the Budget Session of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 and the Statistical Appendix a few minutes after the House assembled assemble at 2.30 pm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the media ahead of the Budget session this morning, said Parliament sessions and debates get affected due to elections from time to time. He said he hopes that all political parties will debate with an open mind to take India forward on path of development.
The Budget Session of Parliament began with the address by President Ram Nath Kovind to both Houses in the Central Hall. He said, "My government believes that remembering the past and taking lessons from it is important for the country's future."
On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget for the year 2022-23.
The Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to conclude on April 8 where the first part of the session will extend up to February 11, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.
Here are LIVE Updates on Day 1 of Budget Session:
Jan 31, 2022 15:38 (IST)
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till February 1.
"The sitting of the Rajya Sabha will commence after one hour of the conclusion of the presentation of the Union Budget in Lok Sabha on Feb 1," Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu says.
Jan 31, 2022 15:37 (IST)
8 To 8.5% Growth For New Financial Year, Says Economic Survey
India will see an economic growth of 8 to 8.5 per cent for the coming fiscal year, down from 9.2 per cent growth estimated in the current year, the annual Economic Survey predicted a day before the Budget.
India will see an economic growth of 8 to 8.5 per cent for the coming fiscal year, down from 9.2 per cent growth estimated in the current year, the annual Economic Survey predicted a day before the Budget.
The survey, tabled in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projected an 8-8.5 per cent growth rate for the economy in the 2022-23 fiscal year (April 2022 to March 2023). Read more.
Jan 31, 2022 15:35 (IST)
Economic Survey 2021-22 tabled
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 and the Statistical Appendix in Rajya Sabha.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 and the Statistical Appendix in Rajya Sabha.
Jan 31, 2022 15:34 (IST)
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Jan 31, 2022 11:52 (IST)
My government committed to development of Northeast: President Kovind
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Jan 31, 2022 11:51 (IST)
70 Naxal affected districts now, down from 126: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:50 (IST)
Services on 11 new metro lines have started, benefiting lakhs of people in 8 states every day: President Kovind
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Jan 31, 2022 11:49 (IST)
Srinagar-Sharjah international flights have started: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:49 (IST)
IIT and IIM being constructed in Jammu: President Kovind
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Jan 31, 2022 11:48 (IST)
Target of net zero carbon emissions by 2070: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:46 (IST)
Durga Puja has been added to the UNESCO world heritage list: President Kovind
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Jan 31, 2022 11:44 (IST)
Despite challenges, we airlifted our citizens and Afghan friends from Kabul: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:43 (IST)
Make in India a priority in defence manufacturing: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:42 (IST)
The government is determined to protect the nation's security: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:41 (IST)
My government is active regarding the fast-developing drone technology: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:37 (IST)
36,500 km of roads have been constructed: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:36 (IST)
We all have seen the potential of India's youth power during the Tokyo Olympics: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:36 (IST)
India has once again become one of the fastest growing economies of the world: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:33 (IST)
Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free loans for MSMEs: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:31 (IST)
Production Linked Incentive schemes to establish India as manufacturing hub: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:30 (IST)
GST collection over Rs 1 lakh crore for months: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:29 (IST)
Internet and smartphones are now cheapest in India: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:22 (IST)
Number of girls going to schools has increased: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:21 (IST)
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign has shown good results: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:20 (IST)
Women empowerment is among my government's top priorities: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:20 (IST)
The government has taken more measures towards interlinking of rivers: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:18 (IST)
1900 Kisan trains carried 6 lakh tonnes of foodgrains: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:18 (IST)
Big changes can be seen in the agriculture sector: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:16 (IST)
We are running world's largest food distribution programme: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:16 (IST)
Drinking water connection provided to 6 crore households: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:14 (IST)
2 crore poor provided with pukka homes: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:14 (IST)
23 crore workers connected via e-shram portal: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:14 (IST)
My government ensure no poor is left hungry: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:11 (IST)
Government has reduced cost of treatment by making medicines at affordable price through over 8,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:10 (IST)
Covid has created havoc not only in India but world over. Everyone here worked as a team, be it government, doctors, nurses. It is an example of democracy: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:08 (IST)
8 vaccines are now available for emergency use: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:05 (IST)
We are now among the countries leading in administering the highest number of Covid vaccines: President Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:04 (IST)
President Kovind pays tribute to freedom fighters
Jan 31, 2022 11:03 (IST)
My government believes that remembering the past and taking lessons from it is important for the country's future: President Ram Nath Kovind
Jan 31, 2022 11:01 (IST)
President Ram Nath Kovind starts his address to joint sitting of parliament
Jan 31, 2022 10:59 (IST)
Hope for a good discussion by all parties, says Prime Minister Modi
Jan 31, 2022 10:55 (IST)
Elections Keep Happening, But Budget Session Very Important: PM
"I request all MPs, elections keep happening, but Budget Session is very important, we need to make it fruitful: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"I request all MPs, elections keep happening, but Budget Session is very important, we need to make it fruitful: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
