Government working to increase profitability of agriculture, focusing on people-centric development: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu stated on Wednesday that the government is actively working towards enhancing the profitability of agriculture and emphasizing people-centric development. Speaking at the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the newly inaugurated Parliament building, President Murmu emphasized the government’s belief in constructing the foundation of New India on pillars such as youth power, women, farmers, and the economically disadvantaged.

She highlighted that Rs 2.80 lakh crore has been disbursed to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Additionally, President Murmu noted a three-fold increase in easy loans for farmers from banks over the past decade. She emphasized that welfare schemes are not just facilities but have significantly impacted people’s lives, citing poverty alleviation on a large scale as a notable achievement.

President Murmu acknowledged the success of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ praising the defense production sector for surpassing the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. Describing the past year as one of historic achievements for the country, she delivered her first address to the joint sitting of the two Houses in Parliament.

She expressed that the new Parliament building, constructed at the commencement of Amirt Kaal, aims to transform India into a developed country by 2047. President Murmu remarked that the new building embodies the essence of Shresth Bharat and reflects India’s cultural and civilizational glory while pledging to uphold democratic and parliamentary traditions.

The budget session of Parliament commenced on Wednesday and is expected to be the last session of the current Lok Sabha, with general elections likely in April-May. Ahead of the session, the suspension of opposition MPs, previously suspended for “violation of rules” during the winter session, was revoked. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the interim budget on February 1, and the session will continue until February 9.