Budget session signals new momentum towards Viksit Bharat 2047, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Budget Session of Parliament marks an important step towards achieving the resolve of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the Centre is focused on Reform Express and moving towards longterm solutions for pending issuesHe also noted that beginning the session alongside progress on the IndiandashEuropean Union Free Trade Agreement reflects the spirit of an ldquoambitious confident and Atmanirbhar BharatrdquoAddressing mediapersons at the start of the Budget Session the Prime Minister referred to the Presidentrsquos address to Parliament and said ldquoThe Presidents address yesterday reflected the confidence of 140 crore Indians and their aspirations She also expressed her expectations from parliamentarians in very simple words sharing her feelings as the head of the nation I am confident that all MPs will take these seriouslyrdquoHighlighting that onefourth of the 21st century has already passed PM Modi said the country has now embarked on a crucial 25year journey to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 He said this period will define Indiarsquos future direction and its role in the global orderSpeaking about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the Prime Minister said ldquoShe is the first Finance Minister of the country to present the Budget in Parliament for the ninth consecutive time This itself is being recorded in Indiarsquos parliamentary history as a proud momentrdquoThe Prime Minister said that during this quarter of the 21st century India has emerged as a ldquobeacon of hoperdquo and also as a ldquocentre of attractionrdquo for the world He added that global attention towards India reflects growing confidence in the countryrsquos economic and democratic strengthldquoAt the start of this quarter the IndiandashEuropean Union Free Trade Agreement offers a glimpse of how bright the future is for India and its youth This is free trade for ambitious Bharat confident youth and Atmanirbhar Bharatrdquo he saidPM Modi further said that he is confident Indian manufacturers will seize the opportunity created by the agreement to expand and strengthen their presence globally He stressed the need to focus on quality as markets open up furtherldquoWhen the mother of all deals is signed between India and Europe our industrialists and manufacturers should not just think that lsquoour items will now be traded with less taxrsquo This is an opportunity to emphasise quality Now that the market is open we should enter it with the best quality If we go with superior quality we will win the hearts of the 27 member states of the EU This will have a longterm impactrdquo he saidHe added that the agreement with 27 countries would open up significant opportunities for Indiarsquos farmers youth and professionals in the services sector who are keen to explore global markets ldquoI firmly believe this is a major step towards a confident competitive and productive Indiardquo he saidReferring to the broader functioning of the government the Prime Minister said that while the nationrsquos attention is naturally focused on the Budget the core ethos of the government remains ldquoreform performance and transformationrdquoldquoWe have swiftly boarded the lsquoReform Expressrsquo I thank all MPs for their constructive contributions in accelerating this lsquoReform Expressrsquo As a result the Reform Express is now gathering speedrdquo he saidPM Modi said the government is moving away from longpending issues towards implementing longterm solutions adding that such solutions bring predictability and strengthen international trust He said every decision taken by the government is aimed at progress and development while remaining humancentricldquoWe will adopt technology absorb it and use its potential but we will not compromise on a humancentric approach While recognising the importance of constitutional values we will move ahead with thoughtful integration of technologyrdquo he saidHe added that criticism and differing views are natural in a democracy but said there is widespread recognition that the government has prioritised lastmile deliveryldquoIt is not just about files moving but about reaching lives This tradition will continue as we take nextgeneration reforms forward through the Reform Expressrdquo he saidStressing the global relevance of India PM Modi said Indiarsquos democracy and demography today offer great hope to the worldldquoIn this temple of democracy we have an opportunity to convey to the global community our capabilities our commitment to democratic values and the credibility of decisions taken through democratic processes The world recognises and welcomes thisrdquo he saidldquoToday the nation is moving forward not with delays but with timely actionrdquo the Prime Minister addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text 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