Demonetisation decision to fight blackmoney and corruption, says Prez Mukherjee

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jan 31, 2017: President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the Budget Session of Parliament was historic as it heralded the advancement of the Budget cycle as also the merger of the Railway Budget with General Budget.

"This is a historic session heralding the advancement of the Budget cycle and merger of the Railway Budget with General Budget for the first time in independent India," said Mukherjee addressing members of both the houses.

President Starts Joint Address

Under the BharatNet Project, Optical Fibre Cables now cover over 75,700 Gram Panchayats

The National Civil Aviation Policy, will give a major boost to air connectivity in the smaller cities and towns

Creation of vital next-generation infrastructure has received special attention of my government

The Ministry of Tourism has identified a thematic circuit for the North East region

Govt has approved North East BPO promotion scheme for creation of employment opportunities

By the end of the year, all Meter-Gauge tracks in the north-eastern states will be converted to Broad-Gauge

My government is continuing with the special dispensation in the assistance pattern to the North-eastern states

Our defence forces successfully conducted surgical strike to prevent infiltration by terrorists

 To combat black money, corruption, counterfeit currency and terror government took decision on November 8 2016 of demonetisation

My government has taken bold decisions in the interests for the poor

Four decade old demand of OROP has been fulfilled

Implementation of the 7th Pay Commission has benefited 50 lakh employees and 35 lakh pensioners

Universal Account Number has ensured portability of EPF accounts and has safeguarded the interest of crores of workers

A more focussed approach has been taken towards inclusive development of the notified minority communities

My government has taken several measures to ensure that the aspirations of people from all communities are fulfilled

The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is improving accessibility for the Divyang jan at public places

Over 6 lakh Divyang jan have so far benefitted from 4700 special assistance camps organised since May 2014

My government is committed to providing the Divyang jan equal opportunities for development

Fourteen different sectors have been identified under the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana for the empowerment of tribals

Through Stand-up India initiative, my govt. plans to empower over two and a half lakh SC, ST & women entrepreneurs

Social and economic equality for the deprived and disempowered sections is the first promise of our constitution

Several measures have been taken for the welfare of the shramik

Shram-eva jayate is one of the foremost guiding principles of my government

Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana launched for promoting entrepreneurship education and training amongst 7 lakh students

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme has been launched with a budget outlay of Rs 10,000 crore

With motto of “Har Haath ko Hunar”, my government has taken several steps for skilling youth and improving their employability

The revision of Maternity Benefit Act will support pregnant women at the workplace

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan will provide comprehensive ante-natal care to all pregnant women

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme is yielding encouraging results

Our women deserve equal opportunity

My government is making Nari Shakti an integral part of our development journey

Three crore Kisan Credit Cards will be converted into RUPAY debit cards soon

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana expanded ambit of risk-coverage, doubled sum insured & facilitated lowest-ever premium

Mission Indradhanush commits to vaccinate “every child everywhere” against preventable diseases

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aims to ensure health and sanitation, particularly for the poor

Corpus of NABARD fund increased to Rs 41,000 crore

Social and economic equality for deprived sections is the first promise of our constitution, our government is committed to fulfil it

Over 20 lakh youth have benefitted from the PMKVY

Financial inclusion is key to poverty alleviation

Favourable monsoon aided acreage, yield of kharif crops

Government focus on holistic development of farm sector

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will make clean energy accessible to the poor

Over 11,000 LED bulbs distributed under PM’s UJALA Scheme

11000 of 18000 villages which were in darkness since independence electrified in record time

My government is making ’naari shakti’ an integral part of our development journey, they deserve equal opportunities

PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Deepa illustrate strength of our women

Soaring prices of pulses was matter of great concern around this time last year, my government took proactive steps, its now under control

Committed to Housing For All through rate subvention

Close to 13 crore poor have been covered under various social security schemes

My government has taken various steps to transform the lives of our farmers

Over Rs 2 Lakh Crore has been provided through 5.6 crore loans sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana, over Rs. 16000 crore have been made available to SHGs in the current Financial Year

My government is guided by the Antyodaya philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

An unprecedented 26 crore plus Jan Dhan accounts have been opened for the unbanked

My government has taken many initiatives to improve quality of life of the poor, committed to provide shelter

Over 1.2 cr consumers have given up their LPG connections

My government  salutes the strength of Janashakti and pledges to constructively utilise it in Rashtra Nirman

Resilience demonstrated by our countrymen particularly the poor, in the fight against black money and corruption, is remarkable

At the core of all my government policies, is the welfare of ’gareeb’, ’peedit’, ’Dalit’, ’vanchhit’

My government salutes the power of Janashakti

This is a historic session heralding advancement of budget cycle and merger of general budget with rail budget for the first time

I welcome you all to the joint session of both houses of Parliament