Interview Times Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers across the country virtually and highlighted the Union government’s vision behind Budget 2022.
Key Highlights from the PM’s Speech:
Migration from border villages is not good for national security; the budget has provisions to develop ‘vibrant villages’ on the border: PM
Budget has envisioned 2,500-km long natural farming corridor along banks of River Ganga, will also help Clean Ganga mission: PM Modi
Government plans to impart National Cadet Corps training to youth in border villages; will help them join armed forces: PM
Vibrant village programme will benefit border villages in Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh & Ladakh: PM
The budget also focused on the development of villages at the border. NCC Centres will be brought in at schools situated at the border: PM Modi
Budget focus is on providing basic necessities to poor, middle class, youth: PM
The budget also focused on modernizing Indian agriculture with a focus on organic farming. This will make farming more lucrative. Kisan drones and other machinery will be made available to the farmers at reasonable prices: PM Modi
Ken-Betwa river interlinking project is set to change the face of Bundelkhand spanning Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh: PM
The budget was has been appreciated. Prior to 7 years, India’s GDP was Rs 1 lakh 10,000 crores, but today it’s about Rs 2 lakh 30,000 crores. Even the country’s forex reserves have increased to $630 billion from $200 billion. All of this is due to our govt’s effective policies.
It is very important for us to make a self-reliant & modern India. This Budget has several important provisions to take India forward in the direction of modernity. India’s economy is expanding continuously due to the decisions taken in the last 7 years.
Last year, FDI in India has crossed 80 billion dollar: PM
After World War 2, the entire world order changed. Similarly, after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a changing world order.
There is a possibility of a new world order post-Covid pandemic. Today, the world’s perspective of looking at India has changed a lot. Now, the world wants to see a stronger India.
India is fighting the worst pandemic of the century.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman comprehensively explained the Budget in a timely manner given its vastness. I will also try to focus on important aspects of the Budget, today.
