Budget 2021: In 90 points, read here, President’s Kovind’s full address to Parliament
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Published: Friday, January 29, 2021, 13:22 [IST]
New Delhi, Jan 29: This joint sitting of Parliament which is being held during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic has great significance. It is the beginning of a new year and a new decade. We will also be entering the 75th year of India s independence this year. All the Members of Parliament present here today embody the conviction held by every Indian that the toughest of challenges will deter neither us nor India.
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President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the need of the hour in Indian agriculture sector is to focus on 10 crore small and marginal farmers who comprise more than 80 per cent of the total peasants in the country. Addressing a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament, the President said the government accords priority to these small and marginal farmers too while highlighting measures taken to support these farmers. Stating that the goal of self-reliant India will be further strengthened by self-reliance in agriculture, Kovind said: With this idea, the government has, over the last six years, attempted to bring positive transformation in the Seed to Market system so that Indian agriculture is modernised and also sees growth.
Farmer protests on, President says government respects Supreme Court order to suspend farm laws
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“My government has always respected freedom of expression and holding of peaceful agitations in a democratic setup. However, the recent acts of dishonouring the national flag and showing disrespect to the auspicious occasion of Republic Day are unfortunate. While the Constitution gives us the right to freedom of expression it is also expected that we abide by the laws and rules with equal sincerity,” Kovind said.
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NEW DELHI: With the farmers’ agitation showing no signs of ending, President Ram Nath Kovind has said the government will abide by the Supreme Court decision to stay implementation of the three farm laws even as it tries to dispel wrong perceptions about them.
Rs 20 lakh crore package: Centre reviews dole, Oppn slams govt
Mon, Dec 14 2020 07:01:49 PM
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS): In a detailed review, the Centre has stated that of the Rs 20 lakh crore AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package (ANBP) announced last May, the government has already disbursed a considerable amount under more than 21 categories while some other schemes are under implementation.
As per the official data after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman s review last week, the Centre has declared the ANBP implementation with others en route - under the pillars outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pull the country out of the pandemic-cum-lockdown crisis.
Rs 20 lakh cr package: Centre reviews dole, Oppn slams govt
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New Delhi: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference, in New Delhi on Nov 12, 2020. . Image Source: IANS News
Mumbai, Dec 14 : In a detailed review, the Centre has stated that of the Rs 20 lakh crore AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package (ANBP) announced last May, the government has already disbursed a considerable amount under more than 21 categories while some other schemes are under implementation.
As per the official data after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman s review last week, the Centre has declared the ANBP implementation with others en route - under the pillars outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pull the country out of the pandemic-cum-lockdown crisis.