Archive · 29 Jan 2026
President Murmu Highlights India's Progress and Unity
President Droupadi Murmu spoke to the Parliament about how India has made big progress in many areas.
She talked about how India is now the biggest producer of rice and milk, and the second-biggest in fish and mobile phones.
She mentioned new roads built in villages and health centers that help people.
The President also said that the government is working to make India stronger and more self-reliant.
She asked all the leaders in Parliament to work together for the country's development.
She talked about how the government is helping farmers, creating jobs, and fighting terrorism.
The President also mentioned that many people now have health coverage and social security.
She said these achievements show India's development is important globally.
However, there were protests from the Opposition about a new law related to rural employment.
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India's record foodgrain production of over 350 million tonnes, making it the world's largest rice producer.
India has become the second-largest fish-producing nation and continues to lead globally in milk production.
The country is the second-largest producer in mobile manufacturing, reflecting government efforts to build a corruption-free system.
Infrastructure development included adding nearly 18,000 kilometres of new rural roads through the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Healthcare initiatives include the establishment of 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and the issuance of nearly one crore Vay Vandana cards for senior citizens.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Addressed a joint session of Parliament highlighting India's progress and unity
- When
- Wednesday, January 28, at the start of the Budget Session
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To underscore the government's achievements, seek unity on national issues, and set the tone for the Budget Session
Government
Opposition
Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Law
Government
The government supports the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G law, asserting it will provide 125 days of employment guarantees in villages and stop corruption.
Opposition
The Opposition demands the rollback of the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G law, protesting against it during the President's address.
- Foodgrain Production
- Over 350 million tonnes
- Rice Production
- 150 million tonnes (highest in the world)
- Fish Production
- Approximately 200 lakh tonnes (second-largest globally)
- Milk Production
- Global leader
- Mobile Manufacturing
- Second-largest producer
- Rural Roads Added
- Nearly 18,000 kilometres
- Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
- 1.8 lakh established
- Vay Vandana Cards Issued
- Nearly one crore
- Sickle Cell Anaemia Screenings
- More than six crore
- Social Security Coverage
- 95 crore Indians benefiting
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Transfers
- Over Rs 4 lakh crore
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Investment
- Over Rs 1.25 lakh crore
- Maoist-Affected Districts
- Reduced from 126 to 8, with 3 most-affected
- Maoist Surrenders
- Nearly 2,000 in the last year
Sources
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