Congress Manifesto 2024 for Lok Sabha Elections – Promises and Plans

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Congress Manifesto 2024 PDF Download: The Congress party, amidst much anticipation, unveiled its long-awaited election promises for the upcoming 2024 elections across the diverse regions of India through its comprehensive manifesto titled ‘Nyaya Patra’. Spearheaded by the esteemed former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the meticulous crafting of the Congress Manifesto aimed to address the pressing issues and concerns of the populace. Embraced with fervor and conviction, the Congress Working Committee, under the guidance of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, formally endorsed the manifesto on the historic day of March 19.

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Noteworthy among the commitments made by the Congress party is the pledge to conduct a nationwide caste-based census, a move that underscores the party’s dedication to inclusivity and social justice. The manifesto is a testament to the core values of the Congress party, emphasizing the quintessence of justice for all. With a resolute focus on justice for the marginalized segments of society, including farmers, women, laborers, and youth, the manifesto encompasses a plethora of assurances totaling to 25 distinct promises.

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Congress Party’s Promises for Seniors, Disabled, and LGBTQIA

1. The central government’s contribution to pensions for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities under the National Social Assistance Programme remains a pitiful 200 – 500 per month. Congress will raise this amount to Rs.1,000 per month.
2. We will take measures to ensure easy access to legal services for senior citizens especially in cases of neglect, abuse, abandonment, eviction and financial fraud.
3. Congress will review the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, remove the deficiencies and enforce the Act.
4. We will restore travel concessions in public transport (rail and road) for senior citizens.
5. We will expand Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution to prohibit discrimination on the ground of ‘disability’, ‘impairment’ or ‘sexual orientation’.

Congress Party Youth Promises | Promises for Young Voters

1. Congress guarantees a new Right to Apprenticeship Act to provide a 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 Rs.1 lakh a year. The apprenticeship will impart skills,
   enhance employability and provide full-time job opportunities for millions of youth.
2. We will provide fast-track courts to adjudicate cases of leaking question papers for job examinations and provide monetary compensation to the victims.
3. We will fill the nearly 30 lakh vacancies in sanctioned posts at various levels in the central government. We will stipulate that vacancies in the panchayats and municipal bodies shall be filled according to a timetable agreed with state governments.
4. Congress will restructure the Fund of Funds Scheme for start-ups and allocate 50 percent of the available fund, as far as possible equally among all districts, for providing funds to youth below 40 years of age to start their own businesses and generate employment.

Congress Party’s Education Promises: A Look at their Plan

1. Congress brought in the Right to Education (RTE) Act in 2009 that transformed education for children between the ages of 6 and 14. We will amend the RTE Act to make education from Class I to Class XII in public schools compulsory and free.
2. The New Education Policy (NEP) announced by the BJP/NDA government has been opposed by educationists and several state governments. Education is a concurrent subject and the rights of states to formulate an education policy must be respected. Hence, we will revisit and amend the NEP in consultation with the state governments.
3. We will end the practice of charging special fees for different purposes in public schools.
4. For greater equity, affordability and transparency in school fees charged by private schools, we will encourage state governments to establish fee regulation committees.
5. The quality of teaching is the most important determinant of educational outcomes. Congress will work with states to ensure that every class and every subject has a dedicated teacher. Each class must have a dedicated classroom.
6. Foundational learning emphasising literacy, numeracy, foundational science and Constitutional values in schools is an important requirement for all children. Congress will expand the budget for and scale up government programmes for foundational learning.

Congress Party’s Health Sector Promises in Manifesto

1. We promise that healthcare will be universal and free in public health centres such as hospitals, clinics, primary health centres, mobile healthcare units, dispensaries and health camps. Free healthcare will include examination, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, medicines, rehabilitation and palliative care.
2. The Rajasthan Model of cashless insurance up to Rs.25 lakhs will be adopted for universal healthcare.
3. Primary Health Centres (PHC) will be upgraded according to Indian Public Health Standards norms, and diagnostics will be added in each PHC.
4. We will encourage the introduction of health insurance schemes in the private sector and public
   sector. The current universal healthcare programme will be redesigned for different sections of the people and will allow enlistment of private hospitals, non-profit health facilities and health centres under the schemes.
5. Maternity benefits will be available to all women. All employers shall mandatorily grant paid maternity leave for their employees.