Congress: The Only Choice 2 Congress or BJP 4 The UPA Report Card 6 Landmark Legislation: 2009-2014 8 The open ManifesTo proCess: Our Pledge: A 15 Point Agenda for Socio-economic and Political Transformation 10 paThbreaking poliTiCal reforM The Detailed Action Plan 2014-2019 14 The Indian National Congress has pioneered an entirely new way in which political party election manifestos are prepared. It is our firm belief that the Indian National Congress Manifesto must reflect the voice and aspirations of the people and a new vision for the country. There were several consultations held across the country over a five-month period (from October, 2013 to March, 2014) with different stakeholders, to get their inputs on Indias future growth, development and inclusion agenda. The Congress Vice President Shri Rahul Gandhi participated in several of these interactions including those with representatives from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities, women organisations, youth, labour, industry, Panchayat representatives, ex-servicemen, railway porters, rickshaw pullers, salt-pan workers and farmers. In addition to this a dedicated website (incmanifesto.in) was established to invite suggestions from all citizens for the Manifesto. A separate website for the National Student Manifesto was also created. We received tens of thousands of suggestions through these consultations, on the websites and social media platforms, phones, emails, etc. These suggestions were carefully considered and have been included, wherever feasible. We believe this unique exercise has made the Manifesto inclusive and fully reflective of the voice of the people of India. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Table of ConTenTs A New Future for the Hands that Build the Nation Economic Growth An Economic Roadmap for 2014-2019 The Indian National Congresss 100 Day Agenda for Growth Accelerating Job Creation and Skill Development Protecting the Interests of Labour Right to Health Empowering Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Womens Empowerment and Protection of Children Safeguarding Minorities Youth and Student Agenda Building the Best Education System in the World for our Students Promoting Sports Other Youth Issues Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Accelerating Industrial and Manufacturing Growth Infrastructure Transport Energy Urban Development Housing Environment Innovation, Information and Communication Technology Fighting Corruption Governance Reforms Electoral Reforms Legal and Judicial Reforms Police Reforms Internal Security Defence and Welfare of Ex-Servicemen Foreign Policy 14 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 43 44 44 44 46 46 47 An Appeal The Indian National Congress has made seminal contributions to Indias unity, integrity, secular polity and democratic federalism. We have championed the rights of the weaker sections, created conditions for faster economic growth and have been the principal instrument of social and economic change, the preferred political choice for crores of women and men. Our central values resonate the very idea of India, that has come to us over the centuries, an India that rejoices in and celebrates its many diversities, and builds on these diversities to strengthen the bonds of unity through secularism, pluralism, inclusion and social justice. This is the India that Mahatma Gandhi envisaged. This is the India for which our Freedom Fighters gave their all. This is the India that the Indian National Congress has always dedicated modernise the Indian economy and bring about the information and conmunications technology revolution. In the 1990s, radical economic reforms were instituted leading to accelerated economic growth and widespread economic and social transformation. At the turn of the millennium, we brought about a Regime of Rights marking a paradigm shift in Indias politics and development. Beginning with the Right to Information, Right to Work (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), Right to Education and the Right to Food, we have launched a radical progressive economic and social development discourse. regional balance, progress in backward areas and a strong conviction that in order to prosper every citizen must have the opportunity to evolve to the best of her or his ability. Ours is a Nation of incredible but often untapped talent that needs and deserves to be unleashed. We envision an India where power would have been devolved to the grassroots and to the marginalized so that they can shape their own destiny. We envision an India charting a new future rather than rewriting its past; living in harmony, not in turmoil; thriving in peace communal harmony, and economic growth and social justice, are two sides of the same coin and must always go hand-in-hand. The Indian National Congress is the only Party that combines experience and youth, wisdom and exuberance, achievement and ambition. The Indian National Congress seeks a renewed mandate on the strength of its heritage, its record of service, both in and out of power, and its clear vision for the future. itself to. Ours is the one Party with a history of a liberal philosophy that has enabled the country to build strong political and economic institutions and transform itself. Cong ress The onl y ChoiCe In the 1950s, the Indian National Congress put India on the path of industrialisation through the public sector, ensuring both rapid and balanced regional growth across the face of our country. A massive infrastructure for science and technology was also established. In the 1960s, the Green Revolution was launched to make India self-sufficient in food grains and a direct assault on poverty. In the 1970s, further gains were made through the Green Revolution and a White Revolution was unleashed that was to make India the worlds largest producer of milk. In the 1980s, economic reforms were launched in response to new challenges, to The depth and breadth of its political and administrative experience makes the Indian National Congress most intrinsically aware and closely associated with the beliefs, and principles and need of the people of India. We are the Party that has always believed in the idealism and leadership abilities of the youth. We have remained connected with their aspirations and have been inspired by their restless vibrancy. Our vision is one of inclusive and sustainable growth fuelled by agricultural development, rather than suffering in conflict; imbued with humility, not with arrogance. We envision an India where the government serves the people rather than where people serve the government. We believe in a simple universal truth: equity and opportunity for all. The Indian National Congress is the only Party that believes that economic growth and 23 S ince it formation, 128 years ago, the Indian National Congress has The Indian National Congress stands in sharp contrast to
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