-The Economic Times Congress’ Bhalchandra Mungekar, who is part of the manifesto committee, said: “If BJP can waive off loans to the tune of Rs 3,16,000 crore of 10-15 industralists, our scheme is very much doable.” NEW DELHI: Congress Nyay scheme is based on Amartya Sen Index of poverty. As per the index, among the poor there are several categories of very poor, poor and others. So the party is planning to...
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Corruption, unemployment and inflation top concerns this election, shows survey -Hina Rohtaki
-The Indian Express The issue of corruption remained at the top, with 32.19 per cent favouring the agenda, followed by unemployment and inflation respectively. A survey by the Institute for Development and Communication found that corruption was the most talked about issue during Lok Sabha polls in 2014. ?People were asked about the issues which they think should be addressed by their elected representative. The issue of corruption remained at the top,...
More »There is a way to deliver a minimum income guarantee -- but Congress hasn't found it -Jayati Ghosh
-The Indian Express Instead of embarking on a massive administrative exercise with uncertain benefits, it is possible to think of another combination of public interventions that would actually ensure minimum income to a much larger proportion of the population. The Congress party’s recent declaration that, if voted to power, it will seek to ensure a minimum income to 20 per cent of the poorest households in the country, is laudable in...
More »ADR survey shows that better employment opportunities, better health care & drinking water are the top 3 priorities among Indian voters
-Press Release by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) dated 25 March, 2019 The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) commissioned perhaps the largest ever Voter Survey in any country. The survey was conducted between October 2018 and December 2018, prior to the General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019. It covered 534 Lok Sabha constituencies with 2,73,487 voters participating in this exercise spread among various demographics. The three main objectives of...
More »Will Congress's NYAY Really Mean Justice for the Poor? -Anjana Thampi and Ishan Anand
-TheWire.in Any policy that seriously intends to reduce poverty and deprivation should increase social sector spending and look to universalise basic services. On Monday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi promised a minimum income guarantee scheme or Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) if voted to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The proposal involves a transfer of Rs 72,000 per year to 20% of the poorest families in India. He claimed that this “is...
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