Congress' 'Paanch Nyay' | Jobs, healthcare and schemes for women

By Priyanka Deshpande

CNBC-TV18.com

Published March 18, 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, the Congress party is relying on its 'Paanch NYAY' guarantees to appeal to farmers, youth, women, tribals, and the working class.

Congress Spokesperson Jairam Ramesh on March 18 highlighted that these initiatives address people's issues and aim to steer India towards prosperity. Take a look at what the party's 'Paanch NYAY' guarantees includes:

#1 YuvaNYAY

BhartiBharosa

Promises to create 30 lakh new central government jobs as per a jobs calendar

#1 YuvaNYAY

PehliNaukriPakki

Proposes 1-year apprenticeship for all educated youth with a stipend of ₹1 lakh per year

#1 YuvaNYAY

Paper Leak se Mukti

Promises to enact a law to eliminate paper leaks

#1 YuvaNYAY

Gig Economy mein Samajik Suraksha

Proposes better working conditions & social security for gig workers

#1 YuvaNYAY

Yuva Roshni

Promises ₹5,000 crore startup fund for youth

#2 NaariNYAY

Mahalakshmi

Proposes financial assistance of ₹1 lakh per year for one woman in every poor family

#2 NaariNYAY

Aadhi Aabaadi, Poora Haq

Promises 50% women’s reservation in new central government jobs

#2 NaariNYAY

Shakti ka Samman

Proposes doubling the salary contribution for ASHA, Anganwadi, and Mid-Day Meal workers

#2 NaariNYAY

Adhikar Maitris

Plans to appoint Adhikar Maitri in every village, to ensure women get their legal rights

#2 NaariNYAY

Savitribai Phule Hostels

Proposes doubling the number of hostels for working women

#3 KisaanNYAY

Sahi Daam

Pledges to ensure minimum support price (MSP) at the Swaminathan formula

#3 KisaanNYAY

Karza Maafi Aayog

Proposes to establish a standing loan waiver commission for farmers

#3 KisaanNYAY

Beema Bhugtan ka Seedha Transfer

Promises guaranteed insurance payment within 30 days of crop loss

#3 KisaanNYAY

Sahi Aayat-Niryaat Neeti

Proposes a stable import-export policy to benefit farmers

#3 KisaanNYAY

GST-mukt Kheti

Promises removal of GST on farming inputs

#4 ShramikNYAY

Svaasthya Adhikar

Proposes ‘Right to Health’ law that provides universal healthcare, including free essential diagnostics, medicines, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitative and palliative care

#4 ShramikNYAY

Shram ka Samman

Promises national minimum wage of ₹400 per day

#4 ShramikNYAY

Shehri Rozgar Guarantee

Pledges employment guarantee act for urban areas

#4 ShramikNYAY

Samajik Suraksha

Promises life insurance and accident insurance for unorganised workers

#4 ShramikNYAY

Surakshit Rozgar

Proposes to stop contractualisation of employment in core government functions

#5 HissedariNYAY

GintiKaro

Plans to conduct a comprehensive social, economic, and caste census

#5 HissedariNYAY

Aarakshan ka Haq

Proposes removal of 50% cap on SC/ST/OBC reservation through a constitutional amendment

#5 HissedariNYAY

SC/ST Sub-Plan

Pledges special budget for SC/ST, equal to share of population

#5 HissedariNYAY

Jal-Jangal-Zameen ka Kanuni Haq

Promises to settle all Forest Rights Act claims within one year

#5 HissedariNYAY

Apni Dharti, Apna Raj

Proposes to notify habitations where STs are the most populous group as Scheduled Areas

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