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Parliament Reply to the Motion of Thanks

It is very important to strengthen the four pillars-
farmers, poor, narishakti, and youth. In the last 10
years, the government has made many efforts to make
agriculture lucrative for farmers. Efforts have been
made to ensure credit, seeds, affordable fertilizer, crop
insurance, and MSP procurement. Strong mechanisms
are being prepared for a robust system for farmers
ranging from seed to market through micro-planning
at every stage. Kisan Credit Card has simplified the
process of getting loans for small farmers. PM Kisan
Samman Nidhi which has benefitted 10 crore farmers
by disbursing about 3 lakh crore rupees in the last 6
years. The government has given 2.5 times more
money to paddy and wheat farmers in the last 10 years.
The central government has currently launched the
world's largest campaign for food storage. In the third term, we will work at three
The central government has continuously expanded times the speed, put in three times the
the scope of India's development journey with the basic energy, and bring three times the results
mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'. Providing a life to the countrymen.
of dignity to the citizens has been the top priority of - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
the government. PM Modi said that those who were
neglected for decades after independence, today are a part of decision-making. One crore women working in
not only cared for but also respected. The problems of self-help groups in small villages have become Lakhpati
Divyang brothers and sisters are being addressed in Didis while the government is working to increase their
mission mode and on a micro level so that they can lead a number by 3 crores in the present term. Women have
life of dignity requiring minimum dependence on others. to be made leaders in every field, for which it is being
Western countries today look at the progressive nature ensured that every technology reaches them first. Namo
of India with pride. The central government is now also Drone Didi Abhiyan has been successfully implemented
giving the prestigious Padma Award to transgenders. in villages, in which women are at the forefront. Women
Vishwakarmas of India have played a key role in operating drones are being called 'Pilot Didi'.
India's development journey. The government with the
help of about Rs 13 thousand crores has transformed Employment opportunities for youth
their lives by inculcating professionalism and providing The country has acquired a new global image and the
the resources for skill development. Under the Pradhan era of ifs and buts is over as India is welcoming foreign
Mantri SVANidhi Yojana, street vendors have been helped investment which is creating employment opportunities
to take loans from banks and increase their income. for the country's youth. The impact of the government's
policies is that the country's youth are showcasing
The women-led development their potential and talent on the international platform.
The Indian approach to women-led development is Today's India has brought hope for investors who
moving not just as a slogan but with unwavering are expecting balance in the global economy. India
commitment. PM Modi noted the importance of is also emerging as a promising country in terms of
mothers in the family highlighting women’s health, transparency.
sanitation, and wellness. Important decisions have
been taken in the direction of toilets, sanitary pads, The first choice of the people of
vaccinations, and cooking gas as key measures in that India in the fight to save the Constitution
direction. Most of the 4 crore houses that have been is the 'present government'
handed to the poor have been registered in the name of At the time of the 1977 Lok Sabha elections, the press
women. Schemes like Mudra and Sukanya Samriddhi and radio were curbed and the voice of the people was
Yojna have economically empowered women making suppressed. At that time too, the voters had voted
them independent and giving them a voice to become to protect the Constitution of India and re-establish

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