New Delhi [India], Referring to irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the government is committed to a fair investigation into the recent paper leak incidents as well as strict punishment for those guilty
Addressing the joint session of both the Houses, the President said: "It is a continuous effort of the government to ensure that the youth of the country are given adequate opportunities to showcase their talent. My government is committed to a fair investigation into the recent incidents of leaks of documents and strict punishments for the guilty We have already seen leaks of documents in different federal states, above partisan politics, for this a concrete solution is needed at the national level. Parliament has drawn up a strict law against irregularities in the. exams."
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the NEET-UG exams, is facing criticism for alleged irregularities in the exams. This led to several protests across the country, with protesters and political parties demanding the dissolution of the NTA. The President highlighted the Citizenship Amendment Act and said that the government is restoring India's heritage and culture along with efforts to build the future.
"My government has started granting citizenship to refugees under the CAA. I wish a better future for the families who have been granted citizenship under the CAA. My government is restoring the heritage and culture of India along with efforts to build the future". she said.
"Recently a new chapter has been added to it - the Nalanda University Vocational Campus. Nalanda was not just a university, it was a proof of India's glorious past as a center of basic knowledge. I am sure that the new Nalanda University will be useful in making India a global center of knowledge," added President Murmu.Criticizing the implementation of the 'Emergency' under the leadership of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, the President said: "The Emergency was the largest and darkest chapter of the direct attack on the Constitution. The entire country was plunged into chaos during the Emergency, but the nation emerged victorious against such unconstitutional powers."
He also said that now India is changing its agricultural system keeping in mind its current needs.
"My government has provided Rs 3.20 lakh crore to the farmers of the country under Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi. Since the beginning of my government's new tenure, an amount of more than Rs 20 billion has been transferred to the farmers of rupees. The government has also achieved a record increase in MSP for Kharif crops. Today's India is changing its agricultural system keeping in mind its current needs," the President said. "Today, the demand for products. organic is increasing rapidly in the world. Indian farmers have full capacity to meet this demand. Therefore, the government is integrating the supply chain of natural agriculture and related products. On the initiative of India, the whole world has " We celebrate International Millet Day in the year 2023. You have seen that recently the whole world has also celebrated International Yoga Day," he added.
She said the process of reforms in the Armed Forces must continue to keep them combat ready.
"For a capable India, the modernity of our armed forces is essential. We must be the best in the face of war; to ensure this, the reform process must continue continuously in the armed forces. With this mindset, my government took several important steps in the last 10 years. With reforms, India is indulging in more than Rs 1 lakh crore defense manufacturing. In the last decade, our defense exports have increased 18 times and reached Rs 21,000 crore," he said. President Murmu.Said that the government aims to provide the benefits of all government schemes to the poor, youth, women and farmers to build a developed India.
"It is possible to build a developed India only when the country's poor, youth, women and farmers are empowered. Therefore, my government is giving them top priority. Our aim is to provide them with the benefits of all government schemes. India "is working with willpower so that not even a single person is left out of government plans. Thanks to government plans, 25 million Indians have escaped poverty in the last 10 years," he said.
Highlighting Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the President that through this campaign, the dignity of life of the poor and their health has become a matter of national importance."My Government is developing local and affordable assistive devices for the brothers and Divyang sisters My Government is integrating social security schemes for workers. Work is underway to increase life and accident insurance coverage using Digital India and post office network. In Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the dignity of the. life of the poor and their health have become an issue of national importance. For the first time, toilets have been built for millions of poor people in the country. These efforts make us regret today the country follows the orders of Mahatma Gandhi in. the true meaning," he said.
President Murmu said that despite facing opposition, several reforms that have been made in the last 10 years are benefiting the country and have stood the test of time.
"My government is going to take one more decision that all senior citizens above 70 years of age will get the benefit of free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Due to frequent opposition, prejudice, mentality and narrow selfishness, the basic spirit of Democracy has been weakened. This affects Parliament as well as the path towards the country's development," he stated. "In the last 10 years, many reforms of this type have been carried out, which today benefit the country. .When these reforms were made, there was opposition, but all these reforms have stood the test of time. Today the GST is creating a means to formalize "India's economy, to facilitate trade and business, for the first time in April , the GST collection crossed the level of Rs 2 lakh crore. This has increased the profits of the states," the president added.
Addressing the joint session of both the Houses, the President said: "It is a continuous effort of the government to ensure that the youth of the country are given adequate opportunities to showcase their talent. My government is committed to a fair investigation into the recent incidents of leaks of documents and strict punishments for the guilty We have already seen leaks of documents in different federal states, above partisan politics, for this a concrete solution is needed at the national level. Parliament has drawn up a strict law against irregularities in the. exams."
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the NEET-UG exams, is facing criticism for alleged irregularities in the exams. This led to several protests across the country, with protesters and political parties demanding the dissolution of the NTA. The President highlighted the Citizenship Amendment Act and said that the government is restoring India's heritage and culture along with efforts to build the future.
"My government has started granting citizenship to refugees under the CAA. I wish a better future for the families who have been granted citizenship under the CAA. My government is restoring the heritage and culture of India along with efforts to build the future". she said.
"Recently a new chapter has been added to it - the Nalanda University Vocational Campus. Nalanda was not just a university, it was a proof of India's glorious past as a center of basic knowledge. I am sure that the new Nalanda University will be useful in making India a global center of knowledge," added President Murmu.Criticizing the implementation of the 'Emergency' under the leadership of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, the President said: "The Emergency was the largest and darkest chapter of the direct attack on the Constitution. The entire country was plunged into chaos during the Emergency, but the nation emerged victorious against such unconstitutional powers."
He also said that now India is changing its agricultural system keeping in mind its current needs.
"My government has provided Rs 3.20 lakh crore to the farmers of the country under Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi. Since the beginning of my government's new tenure, an amount of more than Rs 20 billion has been transferred to the farmers of rupees. The government has also achieved a record increase in MSP for Kharif crops. Today's India is changing its agricultural system keeping in mind its current needs," the President said. "Today, the demand for products. organic is increasing rapidly in the world. Indian farmers have full capacity to meet this demand. Therefore, the government is integrating the supply chain of natural agriculture and related products. On the initiative of India, the whole world has " We celebrate International Millet Day in the year 2023. You have seen that recently the whole world has also celebrated International Yoga Day," he added.
She said the process of reforms in the Armed Forces must continue to keep them combat ready.
"For a capable India, the modernity of our armed forces is essential. We must be the best in the face of war; to ensure this, the reform process must continue continuously in the armed forces. With this mindset, my government took several important steps in the last 10 years. With reforms, India is indulging in more than Rs 1 lakh crore defense manufacturing. In the last decade, our defense exports have increased 18 times and reached Rs 21,000 crore," he said. President Murmu.Said that the government aims to provide the benefits of all government schemes to the poor, youth, women and farmers to build a developed India.
"It is possible to build a developed India only when the country's poor, youth, women and farmers are empowered. Therefore, my government is giving them top priority. Our aim is to provide them with the benefits of all government schemes. India "is working with willpower so that not even a single person is left out of government plans. Thanks to government plans, 25 million Indians have escaped poverty in the last 10 years," he said.
Highlighting Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the President that through this campaign, the dignity of life of the poor and their health has become a matter of national importance."My Government is developing local and affordable assistive devices for the brothers and Divyang sisters My Government is integrating social security schemes for workers. Work is underway to increase life and accident insurance coverage using Digital India and post office network. In Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the dignity of the. life of the poor and their health have become an issue of national importance. For the first time, toilets have been built for millions of poor people in the country. These efforts make us regret today the country follows the orders of Mahatma Gandhi in. the true meaning," he said.
President Murmu said that despite facing opposition, several reforms that have been made in the last 10 years are benefiting the country and have stood the test of time.
"My government is going to take one more decision that all senior citizens above 70 years of age will get the benefit of free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Due to frequent opposition, prejudice, mentality and narrow selfishness, the basic spirit of Democracy has been weakened. This affects Parliament as well as the path towards the country's development," he stated. "In the last 10 years, many reforms of this type have been carried out, which today benefit the country. .When these reforms were made, there was opposition, but all these reforms have stood the test of time. Today the GST is creating a means to formalize "India's economy, to facilitate trade and business, for the first time in April , the GST collection crossed the level of Rs 2 lakh crore. This has increased the profits of the states," the president added.
