Wednesday’s Budget session kicked off with fireworks as President Droupadi Murmu extolled the ‘Jee Ram Jee’ scheme during her address, only for opposition members to unleash protests calling for its withdrawal. The Vikshit Bharat-Gram Act, central to her remarks, promises sweeping rural reforms.
Guaranteeing 125 employment days, the initiative vows to plug leakages and corruption, revitalizing village life. While ruling party MPs cheered, opponents stood protesting vehemently, halting the President’s words temporarily.
She elaborated on tailored benefits for farmers, pastoralists, and marine workers. Strengthening cooperatives through bodies like Tribhuvan University equips members for success. The network of 10,000 FPOs empowers producers directly.
President Murmu spotlighted women’s advancement, aligning with the ‘Women and Development’ ethos. Equal rights drive progress, manifested in bespoke schemes and inclusive designs. SHG integrations in PMAY and Jal Jeevan Mission amplify involvement, yielding over 2 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ en route to 3 crore.
This parliamentary showdown highlights policy battles ahead, with rural and gender initiatives at the forefront amid opposition skepticism.