The budget session of the Parliament commenced with President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha today highlighting the government's various schemes and goals. The President said that the government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
The document, prepared by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, will provide an official assessment of the economy's performance in the ongoing financial year.
The government has listed 16 Bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, besides the financial business for the Budget session.
On Saturday, Ms Sitharaman will table the first full Budget of the Modi 3.0 government.
The first part of the Budget session will conclude on February 13 before breaking for recess to examine the Budget proposals. The session will reconvene on March 10 and continue till April 4. The entire Budget Session will have 27 sittings.
Here Are Live Updates On Budget Session:
00:00 Parliament Budget Session LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu On Aviation Sector
The country's aviation sector is progressing rapidly with the airline companies placing orders of 1700 new aircraft.
Parliament Budget Session LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu On cyber security
My Government is continuously working towards ensuring efficiency in cyber security. Digital fraud, cybercrime and DeepFake are serious challenges to social, financial and national security.
Parliament LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu On digital technology
Today, India is making its presence felt as a major global player in the field of digital technology...Developed nations of the world are also impressed with the success of India's UPI transactions system...My Government has used digital technology as a tool for social justice and equality.
Parliament Budget Session LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu On Youth and AI
Today our youth is bringing glory to the country in every field from startups to sports to space...India is showing the way to the world in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and the adoption of technology.
Our aim is to make India a global innovation powerhouse...In the area of artificial intelligence, India AI Mission has been started.
Parliament LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu On Women Empowerment
My government believes in women-led development in the country...The government aims to have 3 crore 'Lakhpati didi'.
It is a matter of great pride for the Parliament that today women in large numbers are flying fighter aircraft, joining Police and also leading corporates in the country...Our daughters are making the country proud by winning Olympic medals.
- My government has placed a special focus on the education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them.
- Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
- The historic Maha Kumbh is going on. It is a festival of our cultural traditions and social awakening. Crores of devotees from India and the world have taken a holy dip in Prayagraj. I express my condolences on the accident that occurred on Mauni Amavasya and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Parliament LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu addresses joint sitting of Parliament
Here are the highlights of her address:
- My government has started 'Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' for five crore people of the tribal society.
- Two months ago, we celebrated the 75 years of adopting our constitution and a few days ago, we completed our journey of 75 years... On behalf of all Indians, I bow down to Babasaheb Ambedkar and all others in the Constituution Committee.
- Third term of government is witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous administrations.
- The government has taken steps towards 'One Nation, One Election' and Waqf Amendment Bill.
Budget Session LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu accorded ceremonial welcome in Parliament
President Droupadi Murmu was on Friday welcomed in Parliament premises by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and an official carrying the 'Sengol', adopted as a cultural symbol by the government.
The President will address the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament signalling the start for the Budget session.
The President arrived in Parliament in a six-horse driven ceremonial buggy and escorted by the horse-mounted Presidential bodyguard.
She was given a guard of honour in the lawns of the Parliament building and was escorted to the Lok Sabha chamber by Dhankhar, Modi, Birla and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Key Announcements By President Droupadi Murmu
- Expansion of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide new houses to three crore additional families. For this, the government has earmarked Rs. 5.36 lakh.
- “Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh” campaign started for five crore people of the tribal society. A budget of 80,000 crore has been marked for it.
- Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above. Senior citizens will be provided annual health cover of Rs. 5 lakh.
President Droupadi Murmu Remembers Manmohan Singh
While addressing the Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu remembered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She paid tribute to Mr Singh.
President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Parliament
President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament as the Budget session begins. In her inaugural address, the President condoled lives lost on Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament https://t.co/2PKUDqNb5m
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President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Parliament to address the joint sitting of both Houses, received by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Minister Kiren Rijiju
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President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Parliament to address the joint sitting of both Houses which marks the beginning of the Budget session
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Parliament to address the joint sitting of both Houses which marks the beginning of the Budget session
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Ceremonial departure of President Droupadi Murmu to address both Houses of Parliament
#WATCH | Ceremonial departure of President Droupadi Murmu to address both Houses of Parliament
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Budget Session LIVE Updates:
President Droupadi Murmu departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building, to address the joint sitting of both Houses at the beginning of the Budget session
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building, to address the joint sitting of both Houses at the beginning of the Budget session
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Ceremonial departure of President Droupadi Murmu to address both Houses of Parliament
Parliament Updates: PM Modi addresses ahead of Parliament's Budget Session
Here are the highlights of his address:
- Ahead of the Budget Session, I bow down to Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
- I pray to Goddess Lakshmi to shower the poor, middle class with blessings.
- It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation.
- India has established itself well on the global pedestal.
- This is the first complete budget of my third term.
- I can confidently say that in 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence, India will fulfil its aim of Viksit Bharat and this budget will give new energy and hope to the nation.
- Innovation, inclusion, investment basis of our roadmap for economic activities.
- First time since 2014 that no foreign attempt has been made to stoke trouble before a Session
Parliament LIVE Updates:
PM Modi arrives in Parliament as the Budget session begins today
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Parliament for President Murmu's address to joint sitting of Parliment which marks the beginning of the Budget session.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Parliament as the Budget session begins today
#WATCH | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Parliament as the Budget session begins today pic.twitter.com/ngz4fLJSDD
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Budget Session To Have 27 Sittings
The first part of the Budget session will conclude on February 13 before breaking for recess to examine the Budget proposals. The session will reconvene on March 10 and continue till April 4. The entire Budget Session will have 27 sittings.
Budget Session Live Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman To Table Economic Survey
After President Murmu's address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
