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PARLIAMENT | Discussion

₹4 lakh crore deposited in the
accounts of small farmers

We felt a deep sense of compassion for small
farmers. We were aware of the ground realities.
That’s why we introduced the PM Kisan
Samman Nidhi Yojana. In such a short time, we
have deposited ₹4 lakh crore in the accounts
of small farmers. This has given our small
farmers a new strength. It has given them the
ability to see new dreams. I firmly believe that
our farmers will deliver in that direction, in
alignment with India’s hopes and expectations.

that today India is fully prepared to compete
with the world. The global market is now open
to them, presenting endless
GLOBAL TRUST IN THE MSME
NETWORK IS GROWING opportunities. I say to them:
The more powerful a large MSME network is, Come forward, my friends! I
the more it strengthens the economy over the stand shoulder to shoulder
long term. We have focused on this and imple- with you. Be courageous, move
mented numerous reforms. Today, global trust
in our MSME network is growing. We may not ahead! The nation stands with
manufacture entire airplanes, but many of the you, and the world awaits to
components in aircraft are produced by India’s welcome you
smallest MSMEs.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
BANK HEALTH IMPROVED
Bank health improved and is still rapidly pro-
gressing. We distributed more than ₹30 lakh WE HAVE 140 CRORE SOLUTIONS
crore in loans to the country’s youth through We believe that 140 crore citizens are capable
the Mudra scheme. We expanded women’s enough to provide solutions to challenges. This is
self-help groups and provided direct financial our belief. We have faith in our citizens, we have
assistance to 100 million women. Today, NPAs confidence in their potential, and this is the true
are below one percent, which in itself is a sig- strength of democracy. Every citizen is a creator, a
nificant boost to the health of banks. Further- builder, a custodian of India’s bright future.
more, bank profits are at record levels. This
in itself strengthens the country’s economy. VIKSIT BHARAT BY 2047
When the banking system is strengthened, We set out with the dream of a Viksit Bharat, and
the rest of the economy also becomes stron- today, thanks to the energy of the people of the
ger. We have done that. We also carried out country, that dream has transformed into a reso-
reforms regarding PSUs. Today, our PSUs are lution. Today, wherever you go, everyone says that
receiving large orders from both within the India has to be developed by 2047. In the past, the
country and abroad. phrase “India has lost its chance” was common,

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