New Delhi: Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament ahead of the Budget 2025 President Droupadi Murmu talks on various developmental projects by the Government. President said, “My government has started ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’ for five crore people of the tribal society. President Droupadi Murmu further said, “Two months ago, we celebrated the 75 years of adopting our constitution and a few days ago, we completed our journey of 75 years… On behalf of all Indians, I bow down to Babasaheb Ambedkar and all others in the Constituution Committee.” “The government has taken steps towards ‘One Nation, One Election’ and Waqf Amendment Bill,” she added. “My government has placed a special focus on the education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them,” she informed the youth of India. “Today our youth is bringing glory to the country in every field from startups to sports to space. India is showing the way to the world in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and the adoption of technology,” she further added. “Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore older people aged 70 years and above, to ensure health services to all citizens, 1.75 lakh ‘Arogyoa Mandir have been established in the country. Looking at the rising number of cancer patients, custom duty on many cancer medicines has been waived off.” she said addressing the elder citizens of the country. The President then went on to condole the loss of lives in Mahakumbh and said, “The historic Maha Kumbh is going on. It is a festival of our cultural traditions and social awakening. Crores of devotees from India and the world have taken a holy dip in Prayagraj. I express my condolences on the accident that occurred on Mauni Amavasya and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.” Addressing the middle class Droupadi Murmu on Budget said, “”My government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house.” “My government believes in women-led development in the country. The government aims to have 3 crore ‘Lakhpati didi’, “It is a matter of great pride for the Parliament that today women in large numbers are flying fighter aircraft, joining Police and also leading corporates in the country…Our daughters are making the country proud by winning Olympic medals,” she said on women empowerment. President Murmu added, “Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs and e-commerce export hubs are encouraging business in all sectors in the country.” “Today, India is making its presence felt as a major global player in the field of digital technology. Developed nations of the world are also impressed with the success of India’s UPI transactions system. My Government has used digital technology as a tool for social justice and equality, she said on digital development. Further, “My Government is continuously working towards ensuring efficiency in cyber security. Digital fraud, cybercrime and DeepFake are serious challenges to social, financial and national security.” Speaking on the railway and aviation sector she said, “The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project has been completed and now the country will be connected by railway line from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. India’s metro rail network has now crossed the 1000-kilometre milestone. India has the world’s third-largest metro network. The country’s aviation sector is progressing rapidly with the airline companies placing orders of 1700 new aircraft.” President Murmu concluded by saying, “We have only one aim to become Viksit Bharat.”