The budget session of Parliament
began today with President Pranab
Mukherjee's addressing joint session
of both houses.
Here are the highlights of what the
President said:
1. My government has been of
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas'
2. Within a span of 9 months my
govt has embarked on a
comprehensive strategy for
unleashing the economy
3. My govt has worked for the
welfare of the poor, the marginalized
& the vulnerable sections of the
society
4. Swachhta Abhiyan launched for a
clean & open defecation free India
by 2019
5. My govt has attached highest
importance to sustainable socio-
economic growth of rural India
6. My govt has attached paramount
importance to safeguard interest of
farmers affected by land acquisition
by taking utmost care of protecting
the rights of farmers including their
compensation
7. Coverage of Jan dhan yojana has
been close to 100 %
8. Inclusive growth covering the
poorest of the poor is my
government's topmost priority
9. As a result of my government's
sustained efforts & series of policy
initiatives, our economy is again on
high growth trajectory
10. My goverment has made a strong
beginnning for a better future
11. An application 'Himmat' has
been launched to ensure women
safety in Delhi
12. Legal reforms is one of the
priorities of my government
13. Maximum governance &
minimum government is the guiding
principle of my government
14. Govt has envisioned an
ambitious program - Digital India,to
provide technology based
tranformation & citizen based
transparent system
15. Inflation is at a record low due
to a number of decisive measures
taken by my Government
16. My govt has taken a number of
measures to stop generation of black
money both nationally &
internationally
17. Housing for all by 2022
18. Focus is on technology
upgradation & better financial
access
19. My govt is committed to building
modern infrastructure & facilities in
urban areas
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