NYAY (Nyuntam Aay Yojana, a minimum income plan):
Under this scheme,
India's poorest will receive money directly in their bank account to
ensure they have a minimum monthly income of Rs 12,000
Jobs: The Congress will fill 22 lakh job vacancies within the government
in an effort to boost employment.
Farmers: If farmers default on loans, it will be considered a civil
offense & not a criminal offence
Education: 6 percent of India's GDP will be spent on education.
Health: Will strengthen government hospitals and the public health
service.
Other announcements
Rafale probe on day 1 in power
Congress will cause to be investigated several deals entered into by the
BJP government in the last 5 years and, in particular, the Rafale deal.
Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
Congress promises to pass the Constitution (Amendment) Bill to provide
for reservation of 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State
Legislative Assemblies in the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha and in
the Rajya Sabha.
National Security
Congress will reverse the trend of declining defence spending under the
NDA government, and will ensure that defence spending is increased to
meet the requirements of the Armed Forces.
GST will be turned into a simple tax
If the Congress is voted to power, Goods and Services tax will be turned
into a simple tax. He added that the party will simplify GST and
minimise tax burden.
'CAPF first line of defence'
Congress promises to ensure increased representation of women to achieve
a minimum of 33 per cent in the force strength of CISF, CRPF and BSF.
Cong promises to withdraw Citizenship Bill
Congress promises to immediately withdraw the widely resented
Citizenship Amendment Bill introduced by the BJP-led government against
the wishes of the people of the North Eastern States.
Cong promises to ensure EVMs, VVPATs are Tamperproof
Congress will ensure that EVMs and VVPATs are tamperproof.
Congress promises to review AFSPA, repeal sedition law
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and the Disturbed Areas Act in the
state will be reviewed and 'suitable' changes will be made to balance
the requirement of security and 'protection of Human Rights'
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