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INC
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| Jobs & Employment |
Will expand Bharat's top-tier startup ecosystem to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Will transform Bharat into a global centre for high quality services including tourism to generate high value and diverse employment opportunities nationwide. Expansion of existing Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Startup Credit Guarantee Scheme to ensure adequate funds for our start-ups in their entrepreneurial journeys. |
We will fill the nearly 30 lakh vacancies in sanctioned posts at various levels in the central government, teaching and non-teaching posts in central educational institutions, posts of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other supporting staff in central government medical institutions, and vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Abolish the Agnipath programme and direct the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard) to resume normal recruitment to achieve the full sanctioned strength.
We will launch an urban employment programme guaranteeing work for the urban poor in reconstruction and renewal of urban infrastructure.
One year apprenticeship with a private or a public sector company to every diploma holder or college graduate below the age of 25.
Apprentices will get 1 lakh a year.
We will abolish application fees for government examinations and government posts. |
| Inflation / Price Rise |
We will continue to upgrade the existing institutions through focused funding, capacity building, infrastructure upgradation and dedicated research grants. For this, we will strengthen the network of PM SHRI Schools, Ekalavya Schools and other such schools as per NEP to make them world-class.
100% implementation of 'One Nation, One Student ID’.
Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) to store academic qualifications, credit scores and certificates, among others for students from pre-primary to higher education. |
We will revisit and amend the NEP in consultation with the state governments.
We will end the practice of charging special fees for different purposes in public schools. will increase the number of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodya Vidyalayas and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in consultation with the State
Governments.
The amount due including unpaid interest as on 15 March 2024 in respect of all student educational loans will be written off and the banks will be compensated by the government.
We will provide sports scholarships of Rs. 10,000 per month to talented and budding sports persons below the age of 21. |
| Education |
Financial assistance of ₹6,000 under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will continue.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana will be strengthen through more technological interventions.
Will continue to increase MSP from time to time.
Will increase the production of nutritious vegetables by establishing new clusters for the production of essentials like onion, tomato, potato etc.
Storage and logistics facilities will be enhanced.
Will launch Indegenous Bharat Krishi satellite for farm-related activities like crop forecasting, pesticide application, irrigation, soil health, and weather forecasting.
Will expand network of dairy cooperatives in villages in the next five years with facilities of fodder banks, milk testing laboratories, bulk milk coolers, and milk processing units.
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase fish production and increase our annual seafood exports.
Will boost seaweed cultivation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase income of fishermen.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be more empowered with the skills and tools in key service sectors like IT,
healthcare, education, retail and tourism with an aim to increase the income. |
Legal guarantee to the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) announced by the government every year, as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission.
Crop insurance will be made farm and farmer specific.
Premium will be charged from the farmer according to the sum insured and all claims will be settled within 30 days.
We will establish farmers’ retail markets in large villages and small towns to enable the farmers to bring their produce and sell the same to consumers. We will create cooperative banks for fishing communities.
We will direct insurance companies to provide insurance cover for sea-going fishing boats.
We will launch a Mahalakshmi scheme to provide 1 lakh per year to every poor Indian family as an unconditional cash transfer. |
| Uplifting Backward Class & Minorities |
Will expand the railway network to increase capacity for passenger as well as cargo transportation.
We constructed 31,000 km railway tracks in the last ten years. We are now adding 5000+ km of new tracks every year.
We will significantly increase passenger carrying capacity by 2030 to significantly reduce the waiting list.
We have initiated metro in 20+ cities over the past decade, we will expand the metro network in major urban centres ensuring last mile connectivity.
We will strengthen the modern road connectivity ecosystem to 15,000 km of access-controlled highways.
We will construct ring roads around major cities to improve mobility and decongest cities.
We have successfully facilitated the induction of over 30 lakh EVs, currently operational on our roads. We
will increase the fleets of EVs and will also establish EV charging stations.
We will expand the number of international airports and water metro services across all feasible regions, enhancing water-based public transportation networks and improving connectivity.
Will expand the 5G networks and take the lead in the development of 6G technology.
Creation of new satellite townships near metro cities across India. |
We will modernise the outdated railway infrastructure but in doing so we will ensure that trains and stations
serve the needs of the common people and commuters.
The policy on Road Tolls will be reviewed and formulae will be applied to determine the toll amount and the period of levy for each stretch of the road.
We will promote green energy. We will implement renewable energy schemes that will make the panchayats or municipality self-sufficient in electricity as far as possible. We will promote solar-powered engines for tapping groundwater for agriculture. |
| Agriculture/Farmers Welfare |
We will enhance Bharat's standing as a representative of the Global South by employing the Prime Minister's forward-thinking 5S strategy of Respect, Dialogue, Collaboration, Peace, and Prosperity. We will also advance Bharat's image as a reliable international ally and an immediate aid provider by persisting in our humanitarian aid and disaster relief initiatives.
We are committed to seeking permanent membership in the UN Security Council to elevate Bharat’s position in global decision making.
We will establish Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres across the globe to showcase Bharat’s rich culture and offer training in yoga, ayurveda, Bharatiya languages, classical music etc.
We will promote Bharat’s rich democratic traditions going back millennia as the Mother of Democracy. We will facilitate Yoga and Ayurveda Institutes in all the major countries for providing certified courses.
We will also establish a globally recognised certification mechanism for Yoga and Ayurveda. We will celebrate Ramayan Utsav with great fervour across the globe to commemorate the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla.
We will collaborate with countries across the globe to restore and revitalise sites of Bharatiya civilization. |
Congress pledges to restore India’s global reputation as a voice of peace and moderation in world affairs. Congress will work to repair India’s international image that has been damaged by the present government’s intolerance of dissent and suppression of human rights.
Engagement with Pakistan depends fundamentally on its willingness and ability to end cross-border terrorism.
We will work with Sri Lanka to restore the political and commercial relations between the two countries and help Sri Lanka resolve its political issues especially with the Tamils.
We will repair relations with the Maldives and work with Myanmar to protect the political and human rights of the people of Myanmar. |
| Women |
We have taken the historic step of enacting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and will implement it to confer citizenship to all eligible persons. Article 44 of the Constitution lists Uniform Civil Code as one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. |
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| Infrastructure |
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| Health |
Free ration to 80+ crore citizens since 2020. We will continue to provide free ration for the next five years under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
We will provide free electricity to poor households under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. |
Free insurance will be provided to all sanitation workers. We will provide free education for children belonging to the Nomadic Tribes and De-notified Tribes.
Free and unlimited Internet on college and school campuses to increase accessibility and connectivity. Free napkin vending machines will be installed in public spaces, schools and colleges. |
