Viksit Bharat, swadeshi above politics: President
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged Parliamentarians to stand united on the resolve for Viksit Bharat, campaign for swadeshi as well as national security, asserting that these were matters beyond all differences.
Addressing a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which marked the start of the Budget Session, she said the Government will continue to accelerate the momentum of “reform express” and listed various economic and social initiatives taken to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Murmu said Government is becoming successful in building a system free from corruption and scams and as a result, every single rupee of the taxpayers is being spent on the development and welfare of the country.
“Today, my Government is moving forward on the path of ‘Reforms Express’. Old rules and provisions are being updated continuously according to future needs. My Government is engaged in making India a powerhouse of green growth and modern technology. Investments are increasing in the rapidly growing digital economy, Artificial Intelligence, and data centres. This new form of economy also has greater energy requirements. Nuclear energy has a major role to play in this direction. The recently enacted SHANTI Act will help achieve the target of 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2047. I commend all of you for this historic reform,” the President said in her about an hour long speech.
Murmu also talked about the new law named VB-G RAM-G which been enacted for more employment generation. “This new law will ensure 125 days of guaranteed employment in villages. At the same time, it will ensure stopping corruption and leakages, for which my Government has been making efforts since long. This scheme will provide new momentum to rural development and create new facilities for the farmers, livestock farmers, and fishermen,” she said.
Murmu also expressed her delight on the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union which according to her will give impetus to the manufacturing and service sectors in India and also create new employment opportunities for the youth of India.
In her speech she also addressed the dangers arising due to misuse of AI and said it is imperative to be serious on this issue. “DeepFake, misinformation, and fake content are becoming significant threats to democracy, social harmony, and public trust. It is essential that all of you deliberate on this grave issue,” Murmu mentioned.
India has amplified the voice of the Global South across the world. India has forged new partnerships and reinforced long-standing relationships across regions including Africa and Latin America, and strengthened old ties. India has also consistently strengthened its presence on various international platforms including BIMSTEC, G20, BRICS, and SCO, she highlighted.
President also remarked that the Government is taking steps to preserve vast reservoir of knowledge and through the Gyan Bharatam Mission, digitisation of ancient manuscripts has begun across the country.
