Best Parliamentarian
Abdul Rahman
Abdul Rahman presenting Budget for Northeast | Budget Dialogues 2021
• The budget for NEC increased from 690.46 in FY 2019-20 crores to 869.90 crores in FY 2020-21. While the budget for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme was raised from 558.10 to 674 crores in the recent budget.
• Apart from lack of connectivity and infrastructures, the roads and railways are also not well connected in the North East. Some of the capital cities in the northeastern states are not connected through railway till date.
• Employment opportunities should be created for the northeastern citizens by setting up industries and making Special Zones for private investors to invest their money and generate employment.
• Road and Railways should be developed in the region. It will not only develop the region but also attract a large number of tourists resulting in more revenue generation for the region and the country.
Second Best Parliamentarian
Kartik Keshari
Kartik Keshari presenting Budget for Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Budget Dialogues 2021
• Covid-19 has affected the entire world including the sports sector and other sectors related to youth.
• Providing platforms to youth in these times of challenges should be a major priority for the government.
• The establishment of the Youth & Sports Coordination Commission is the need of the hour.
• Introduction of Major Dhyanchand Khel Protsahan Nidhi based on the PPP model would prove to be a great step.
Third Best Parliamentarian
Nafisa Bano
Nafisa Bano presenting Budget for MSME Ministry | Budget Dialogues 2021
• Recently the government declared a 20 lakh cr package for ‘Aatmnirbhar Bharat’ from which 3 lakh cr are dedicated for the MSME sector.
• MSME sector single handily contributes 29% to the Indian economy. This sector is a great source of employment in India.
• The recent pandemic has badly affected the economy of the nation and as a consequence, the resources for the MSME sector have also decreased.
• The government should try to boost production without increasing capital and investment.
Best Questioner
Vikas Singh Bungla
Vikas Singh Bungla presenting Budget for Environment Ministry | Budget Dialogues 2021
• ‘Control of Pollution’ allocation has increased exponentially from 2018-19 to 2020-21 while National River Conservation Programme allocation has been cut off completely.
• Improving the air quality alongside a proper action plan for water conservation, protecting wildlife, climate change, and waste management is required.
• Significant investment is needed for a transition to clean fuel and all industries should be made ZLD(Zero Liquid Discharge).
• The government should focus on rigorous campaigning to stop the use of new plastics and recycle the older ones to achieve plastic ban by 2022.
Best Orator
Manish Jha
Manish Jha presenting Budget for Defence Ministry | Budget Dialogues 2021
• According to the Indian government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB), the defence budget accounts for 15.49% of the government’s total expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year.
• Being the world’s 5th largest economy India spends a huge portion of its budget on defence sector and still, it proves out to be insufficient.
• The government should provide at least 1 crore rupees to the families of the martyred soldiers as a token of respect.
• Almost 60% of the total defence budget is only used for the payment of salaries and pensions of the army, navy, and air force personnel. This needs to be taken under control.
Best Mushaira Kavi
Neelu Soni
Neelu Soni presenting Budget for Ministry of Home Affairs | Budget Dialogues 2021
• The load on farming has increased over the past few years. Hence, we should promote the fishery culture and make tourism a strong hand in our country.
• In coastal areas, we should focus on developing artificial ice lands or water lands alongside hotels. This requires strong coastal bordering and safety.
• Disaster Management and NDRF teams should be funded to manoeuvre in emergencies.
• We should have a screening committee or branch for administrative authorities working for the internal security of our nation.