Budget Session Begins: President Droupadi Murmu has said that the world has witnessed the valour and prowess of the Indian Defence Forces during Operation Sindoor. She said that, using its own resources, the country destroyed the base camps of terrorists.
Addressing the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament today on the first day of the Budget session, President Murmu said the government has sent a strong message that any terrorist attack on India will receive a firm and decisive response.
She said the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty is also a part of India’s fight against terrorism. The President said, Mission Sudarshan Chakra is in progress to further strengthen the nation’s defence systems. She said that in 2025, India’s defence production has surpassed 1.5 lakh crore rupees. President Murmu said that defence exports have also crossed the record of 23 thousand crore rupees. She said, after Operation Sindoor, confidence in Made-in-India defence platforms has grown stronger.
The President said, in line with the policy of the government, security forces have also acted decisively against Maoist terror. She said, for years, there has been an atmosphere of insecurity, fear and distrust in 126 districts of the country. President Murmu said, Maoist ideology pushed the future of many generations into darkness. She said the youth, tribals and Dalits were among the most affected. The President said today that the challenge of Maoist terror has been reduced to just eight districts from 126 districts. Out of these, only three districts remain the most-affected.
She said that during the last year, nearly two thousand individuals associated with Maoism have surrendered, and this has brought back peace to the lives of lakhs of citizens. President Murmu said the whole country is witnessing a transformation of the areas affected by Maoism.
The President said, Baba Saheb Ambedkar always laid emphasis on equality and social justice and the constitution also inspires people in the same spirit. The President said the government is fully committed to social justice in its true sense and as a result of this, 25 crore citizens have overcome poverty during the last decade. She said that during the third term of the government, the campaign to empower the poor has moved forward with greater momentum.
President Murmu said that, at the beginning of 2014, social security schemes could reach only 25 crore citizens. She said that with continuous efforts of the government, about 95 crore Indians have social security cover today. The President said that the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas is bringing positive change in the lives of all citizens of the country.
President Murmu said she feels a sense of satisfaction to see that the youth, farmers, workers, and entrepreneurs of the country are continuously expanding their role towards building Viksit Bharat. President Droupadi Murmu said that the government’s sound policies and initiatives have led to a rapid increase in agricultural production in the country.
There has been a record production of food and horticulture crops. She said the government is also working to increase the production of those crops in which the agriculture sector was lagging behind. The President said, the government’s intent is also to reduce imports of agricultural products through the National missions on edible oils, oil seeds and pulses. She said the nation is moving towards self-reliance in these sectors.
The President expressed confidence that India will definitely achieve the target of 500 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade. She said, during the last 11 years, more than seven thousand 200 kilometres of national highways have been built in the north eastern region. President Murmu said, this has made it easier to reach remote, hilly, tribal and border areas.
She said, for employment and development in rural areas, a law named Viksit Bharat G Ram G has been enacted. She said, 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 the government has been making efforts for a long time. President Murmu said, this scheme will provide new momentum to rural development and create new facilities for the farmers, livestock farmers and fishermen.
She said, in the last 10-11 years, India has strengthened its foundation in every sector and this year 2026 is a major base for the journey towards Viksit Bharat. The President said, the true success of any justice system is measured by its ability to instil a sense of security, ease and empowerment, rather than fear, among the citizens. Keeping this principle in mind, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is being implemented expeditiously. She said, in addition, a new version of the Jan-Vishwas Act has been introduced. So far, more than 300 provisions have been removed from the category of criminal offences.
President Murmu said, to fulfil the vision of Viksit Bharat, the government will continue to accelerate the momentum of this Reforms Express. She expressed confidence that the Parliament, the Government, and the citizens, together, will fulfil the resolve of Viksit Bharat. The citizens will move forward, according to the supreme importance of national interest and upholding Constitutional values. The President expressed confidence that all citizens will discharge their duties in the national interest and for the welfare of the country.
