Shillong, Feb 11: Former union minister and senior All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Jairam Ramesh today released party’s manifesto for Meghalaya Assemble election scheduled for February 27 next.
The Congress has promised a ‘Five Star Meghalaya” through ‘Five Commitments’ if voted to power in the hill state.
Releasing the manifesto, Jairam Ramesh said that cultural and independent identity of Meghalaya was under threat from BJP. Terming the MDA partners as puppets, he also slammed TMC saying it’s not TMC but JMC (Judas Mukul Congress) party.
Following are what Congress has committed on the poll manifesto
- YOUR HEALTH IS OUR WEALTH – FREE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CITIZENS:
We are committed to providing free health care for all our citizens under our soon to be
unveiled Free Health Care Scheme.
- A GIRL CHILD IS A GIFT FROM GOD – FREE EDUCATION FOR EVERY GIRL
CHILD:
We are committed to providing free education to every girl child in Meghalaya from
Kindergarten to XII standard. This initiative of ours will go a long way in empowering
every girl-child to fulfil their dreams, ambitions and aspirations.
- MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE (MSP) FOR OUR FARMERS:
Our farmers are our pride. We will announce a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for
Ginger, Turmeric, Broomstick, Black Pepper and other agricultural products.
- FREE ROOF FOR EVERY BPL HOUSEHOLD:
We will provide every BPL household with quality roofing materials in a phased
implementation.
- 500 CRORES CORPUS FUND FOR BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR
RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS
- OUR CHILDREN OUR FUTURE
DEDICATED STATE UNIVERSITY FOR MARKET-READY COURSES:
We will establish of a dedicated State University with special focus on job-oriented and
market-ready courses such as IOT (Internet of Things), Block Chain Technology, IT and
ITES.
- SPECIAL URBAN POLICE FORCE:
We are committed to establishing a Special Urban Police Force which will be modern,
people-friendly and equipped to handle city-based crime scenarios using the latest
technology and equipment.
- FREE POWER FOR BPL FAMILIES
We will provide 200 units of free power to each household with consumption expenditure
below the poverty line (BPL).
- FREE LPG CYLINDER FOR BPL FAMILIES
We will provide free LPG cylinder quarterly to each household with consumption
expenditure below the poverty line (BPL).
- ONE JOB FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD
We will create 1 job for every household in Meghalaya through promotion of mass
entrepreneurship.
- OUR FOURTH ESTATE IS OUR PRIDE – PENSION FOR JOURNALISTS:
The Fourth Pillar of our democracy has been neglected. We will reverse that trend.
Substantial pensionary and other benefits for all accredited journalists, who have
attained pensionable-age will be our core commitment.
- DIGNITY FOR OUR TEACHERS – NO MORE DELAY IN SALARY
We will restore the dignity of all teachers in Meghalaya. No more delay in salaries. Our
teachers don’t have to resort to dharna or protests for their legitimate demands. We
respect you and your profession and your justified demands will be fulfilled because we
respect the dignity of your profession and acknowledge your selfless service.
- EXCLUSIVE WOMEN’S MARKET:
We shall establish an exclusive market for women where products with “Proudly Made
in Meghalaya” tag will be marketed and sold.
- MEGHA-POWER:
We propose to augment the power supply in our state by an additional 500 MW through
the adoption of clean and green technologies.