The Budget Session of the Parliament will begin at 11 am, starting with the President's address, followed by the Finance Minister tabling the Economic Survey 2022.
The Budget session of Parliament, that begins on Monday, is expected to start on a stormy note as the Opposition is all set to corner the Narendra Modi government over the latest revelations regarding the Pegasus spyware.
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On health and digital India
He says that Ayushman Bharat and Jan Aushad have helped people in the country access health benefits at low cost.
WHO Traditional Centre of Medicine will be set up in the country, he adds.
He says, "My govt. follows B.R. Ambedkar's vision, and backward castes are getting represented in the country."
The govt. is providing free ration to beneficiaries through PM Garib Kalyan Yojana.
He says that the govt. has started e-shram portal and street vendors are being linked with food delivery organizations in the country.
Through Digital India and Digital Economy, citizens' accounts are linked, and the country is getting digitally strong.
President's address begin
President Ram Nath Kovind begins his address by wishing the parliament session, 75th Independence Day.
He says that COVID-19 has enveloped the whole world, and India has also become a victim of the pandemic. Country's health care workers, doctors and frontline workers have led the fight from the front.
He says that the vaccination drive is going strongly in the country, and India also started vaccinating the 15-18 age group. India is also giving precautionary dose to frontline workers and senior citizens.
President's Address
At 11 am, the President will address Members of both Houses of Parliament assembled together in the Central Hall.
Amit Shah arrives at the Parliament
Home Minister Amit Shah arriving to attend the Budget session at parliament house in New Delhi on Monday | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
Prime Minister Modi speaks before the session
Plenty of opportunities for India in today's world scenario: PM Narendra Modi ahead of Budget Session. He says that Parliament sessions and debates get affected due to elections from time to time.
"I hope all MPs, political parties debate with open mind to take India forward on path of development," he adds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the media on the first day of the Budget Session at parliament house in New Delhi on Monday | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
List of Business in Lok Sabha
1. Secretary General to lay on the Table, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the President's Address to both the Houses of Parliament assembled together on the 31st January, 2022.
2. Obituary references.
3. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lay on the Table, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Economic Survey, 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix.
List of Business in Rajya Sabha
1. Secretary General to lay on the Table, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the President's Address to both the Houses of Parliament assembled together on the 31st January, 2022.
2. Obituary references.
3. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lay on the Table, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Economic Survey, 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix.