While addressing a joint session of Parliament, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu said that India will soon become the third largest economy in the world. In her customary address, Murmu emphasised that her government is committed to fulfilling the dreams of the Indian middle class. From the development of women to the promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the president laid out her government’s vision of India’s future.
“Two months ago, we celebrated 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 Constitution Committee,” the president said at the start of her address.
“The government has taken steps towards ‘One Nation, One Election’ and Waqf Amendment Bill. My government has placed a special focus on the education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them,” she added. The president also acknowledged the Maha Kumbh festival, which is currently ongoing and expressed condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives during the ceremony.
“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,” she added.
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While outlining the schemes her government introduced, the president laid out her vision for India’s future. Here’s a look at the list of sectors she touched upon:
As the president’s address comes to an end, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will now table the 2024-2025 Economic Survey.
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Budget Session: President Murmu says ‘India will become world’s third-largest economy soon’
