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:
BhartiBharosa
Promises to create 30 lakh new central government jobs as per a jobs calendar
PehliNaukriPakki
Proposes 1-year apprenticeship for all educated youth with a stipend of ₹1 lakh per year
Paper Leak se Mukti
Promises to enact a law to eliminate paper leaks
Gig Economy mein Samajik Suraksha
Proposes better working conditions & social security for gig workers
Yuva Roshni
Promises ₹5,000 crore startup fund for youth
Mahalakshmi
Proposes financial assistance of ₹1 lakh per year for one woman in every poor family
Aadhi Aabaadi, Poora Haq
Promises 50% women’s reservation in new central government jobs
Shakti ka Samman
Proposes doubling the salary contribution for ASHA, Anganwadi, and Mid-Day Meal workers
Adhikar Maitris
Plans to appoint Adhikar Maitri in every village, to ensure women get their legal rights
Savitribai Phule Hostels
Proposes doubling the number of hostels for working women
Sahi Daam
Pledges to ensure minimum support price (MSP) at the Swaminathan formula
Karza Maafi Aayog
Proposes to establish a standing loan waiver commission for farmers
Beema Bhugtan ka Seedha Transfer
Promises guaranteed insurance payment within 30 days of crop loss
Sahi Aayat-Niryaat Neeti
Proposes a stable import-export policy to benefit farmers
GST-mukt Kheti
Promises removal of GST on farming inputs
Svaasthya Adhikar
Proposes ‘Right to Health’ law that provides universal healthcare, including free essential diagnostics, medicines, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitative and palliative care
Shram ka Samman
Promises national minimum wage of ₹400 per day
Shehri Rozgar Guarantee
Pledges employment guarantee act for urban areas
Samajik Suraksha
Promises life insurance and accident insurance for unorganised workers
Surakshit Rozgar
Proposes to stop contractualisation of employment in core government functions
GintiKaro
Plans to conduct a comprehensive social, economic, and caste census
Aarakshan ka Haq
Proposes removal of 50% cap on SC/ST/OBC reservation through a constitutional amendment
SC/ST Sub-Plan
Pledges special budget for SC/ST, equal to share of population
Jal-Jangal-Zameen ka Kanuni Haq
Promises to settle all Forest Rights Act claims within one year
Apni Dharti, Apna Raj
Proposes to notify habitations where STs are the most populous group as Scheduled Areas