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President also said "51. My Government is completing 99 incomplete old irrigation projects so that farmers do not face any hurdle in irrigation. 71 of these projects will be completed by the next few months. Micro-irrigation is also being promoted by the Government to ensure full utilization of every drop of water".
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"Work is being carried out with a new approach for reducing the cost of farming, providing the farmers with fair price for their crops, providing access to new markets and helping them with additional sources of income. My Government has taken the historic decision of fixing the Minimum Support Price - MSP of 22 crops at one and a half times higher than the production cost of the crop" says President Kovind
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"On behalf of this august House, I compliment our annadata farmers. My Government is striving day and night to attain the goal of doubling farmers income. Understanding the needs of farmers, the Government is seeking to find permanent solutions to their problems. It is the priority of the Government to provide better facilities and assistance to farmers for the entire spectrum of agriculture activities from purchase of equipments and seeds to transportation of produce and its sale" says President Kovind
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“India has acquainted people of its new policy and new ways by performing surgical strikes along the Line of Control. Last year India became a part of the list of nations who have Nuclear Triad”
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“Over 12 crore 30 lakh people travelled via air in 2017-18. People have been provided with 12 lakh cheaper flight seats because of Udaan Yojna; because of this a common man is getting the opportunity of flying via airplane” says President Kovind.
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“My government believes that there is a scope of making a new growth engine in East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and the entire East India. Government has been trying to strengthen the Railway and waterway in East India” says President Kovind.
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“ISRO scientists and engineers has been leaving marks in the world by making new record consistently. I congratulate our scientists and engineers for Mission Gaganyaan” says President Kovind
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“Now, India has become the second largest country to make mobile phones. On the sidelines of Make In India, Asia’s biggest MedTech Zone is being constructed in Andhra Pradesh” says President Kovind
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"GST has benefited the youth of the country and has made it easier for the businessmen to do business in any part of the country." says President Kovind
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"Government has taken several steps to eradicate black money and corruption" says President Kovind. He further said that "Due to government policies, number of tax payers have also increased under Modi government's rule"
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President Kovind says "34 crore bank accounts have been opened by the government, which have brought several economic changes"
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"Government is working to increase the income of the farmer. Attempts are being made to double the farmer income" says President Kovind.
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"Even women have been highly benefited as Government increased the maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks" says President Ramnath Kovind
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President Kovind says "The middle class has been highly benefited by Government, as reduction in Income Tax has been a matter of relief"
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President Kovind lauds Modi government; says "Govt constructed 1.3 crore houses for the people of the country"
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President Kovind says "Government took a major step to safeguard girl child by amending the laws and punishing a rape convict with death punishment"
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President said "Government is attempting to lighten up everyone's life by providing electricity to every village of the country".
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"It has become easy for a middle class person to build their own house. Govt has ensured timely building and allocation of houses via RERA law" says President Ramnath Kovind
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President Ramnath Kovind says "Government aroused a new hope in the people of the country". He further said "The government attempted to take development to the poor".
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President Ramnath Kovind begins his speech ahead of Budget Session of parliament in Central Hall. President is presenting Modi government's report card.
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President Ramnath Kovind reaches Central Hall of the parliament. To address a joint session of the parliament comprising of both houses (lower and upper) shortly.
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President Ram Nath Kovind leaves for the Parliament where he will address both Houses of Parliament before the Budget session today.
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