297 promises tracked in the Lok Sabha General Election 2024
We will introduce drones, biosecurity measures and advanced disease-management technologies to strengthen aquaculture and protect the fisheries sector.
We will leverage satellite imagery and communication technology to enhance the safety of our fishermen at sea, providing timely alerts and information.
We will establish Nucleus Breeding Centres and Brood Banks to ensure availability of quality fish seed and broodstock for self-reliance in the fisheries sector.
We have started multiple programmes to protect the environment like PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Railway Electrification, PM e-Bus, promotion of EVs, Ethanol and Bio-fuel promotion among others. Through these programmes, our citizens will benefit from the opportunity to live in a clean environment.
We will promote recycling programmes across the country. We will institutionalise recycling mandates across sectors to maximise mineral recovery from used products.
We will strengthen Mission LIFE, establishing a comprehensive repository encompassing both traditional and contemporary best practices, and fostering the global adoption of environmentally friendly lifestyles to promote sustainable living across the globe.
We will launch a series of programmes to address the growing concern over safe disposal of e-waste.
We will work with state governments and all stakeholders to sensitively manage human-animal conflict in areas close to forests.
We will strive to achieve a disaster-resilient Bharat with minimum casualties and losses due to natural disasters by evolving appropriate technical and policy initiatives.
We will continue our lead in the Green Credit Programme by expanding the scope of activities to fulfil the decarbonization requirements.
We will safeguard our coastal communities and ecosystems by building resilience against climate change and its threats.
Considering the fragile nature of the Himalayan ecology and the increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters in the region, we will undertake a holistic approach towards disaster mitigation and strengthening of disaster resilience in the Himalayan States.
We are committed to achieving the target of a carbon sink by enhancing the tree cover. We will launch the Green Aravalli Project, a green corridor to protect and preserve biodiversity in the region and combat desertification.
We have initiated the National Clean Air Program framework, aimed at reducing air pollution across 131 cities. We will ensure the NCAP effectively achieves designated annual average ambient air quality standards, especially achieving National Air Quality Standards in 60 Cities by 2029.
Building on the experience of Namami Gange, we will undertake phase wise improvement of health and cleanliness of all major rivers, integrating check dam construction, Amrit Sarovar construction, and basin management into the National River Conservation Plan, and support states in treating water contaminated with arsenic, mercury and industrial pollutants.
We have reached 44% of our electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. We will continue on this path and increase the share of non-fossil fuel sources in line with Panchamrit. We will work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
We will launch a National Atmospheric Mission to be called Mausam to make Bharat “weather ready” and “climate smart”.
We will establish science parks in various cities, to ensure that the spirit of scientific inquiry is within reach of Bharat’s youth.
We will create a national geospatial data registry and geospatial data exchange that will enable industries and startups for innovative products and services.
We will operationalise the National Quantum Mission to position Bharat as a global leader in quantum technology.
We will strengthen the Graphene-based technology programmes to develop more use cases and applications.
We will develop a comprehensive ecosystem under the IndiaAI mission, driving AI innovation through collaborative strategic programs and partnerships to position Bharat as a global leader in AI innovation and build domestic capacities to ensure tech sovereignty.
We will set up an Anusandhan Fund with an investment of ₹1 lakh crore to provide loans to promote scientific research.
We will operationalise the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to build robust Research and Development infrastructure across the country.
We will launch Gaganyaan, Bharat’s first human spaceflight mission, and land an astronaut on the Moon. We will establish Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) and operationalise a second launch complex. We will significantly increase the value of the Space Economy, set up a Global Space Academy under ISRO and IIST, and establish a space forum, while extending support to Global South countries in space technology.
We will partner with neighbouring countries to strategically manage the Himalayan rivers. Our focus will be on holistic measures to mitigate the devastating effects of floods and harnessing hydroelectric power to generate affordable electricity.
We will continue to strengthen Bharat’s coastline by developing a resilient infrastructure, and prepare a master plan keeping in mind the special needs of coastal areas and ensuring all facilities.
We will continue to protect and preserve the unique ecological balance of Bharat’s hill states through sustainable development initiatives, and prepare a special master plan to maintain their pristine beauty and biodiversity, taking into account local geography, culture and traditional practices.
We will transform our islands into premier global tourism destinations by developing world-class beach resorts, marine adventure activities, and robust coastal infrastructure, while preserving local ecosystems and promoting sustainable tourism.
We will formulate a dedicated Purvodaya Master Plan for targeted and integrated infrastructure development of eastern India.
We will ensure flood management in the Northeast by conducting advanced satellite imagery to identify places where big reservoirs can be constructed to store excess waters according to topography, which will be used for irrigation, organising water sports among others.
We will work to leverage the Northeast as a strategic gateway for Bharat’s Act East Policy ensuring connectivity, education, health, economic development and security.
We will continue our efforts to address the issues in the disturbed areas and remove AFSPA in a phased manner. We will further work towards resolution of inter-state border disputes amongst Northeastern states through sustained efforts.
We will promote startups in sports and help create a technology ecosystem in sports.
We will continue to expand the Khelo India network and other initiatives to nurture future athletes.
We will incentivize sports goods manufacturing in partnership with the sports ecosystem in Bharat.
We will include more traditional sports under the Khelo India Scheme.
We will launch a new programme for sportspersons, providing them with benefits like educational opportunities, employment opportunities and promotion opportunities.
We will facilitate IOA to bid for hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, and develop sports infrastructure.
In the last ten years, we have developed a robust skill development ecosystem. In line with the objectives of NEP, we will further enhance it and integrate it with our education system. We will continue to work with industry to expand skilling opportunities that lead to employment and self-employment.
We will achieve 100% implementation of ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ through the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) to store academic qualifications, credit scores and certificates, among others for students from pre-primary to higher education.
We will make our youth future ready by adopting a dynamic learning curriculum at school level as mandated by NEP and by incorporating industry-aligned curriculum and skill development in emerging technologies in higher education.
We will ensure that every student gets the opportunity for high-quality school education. For this, we will strengthen the network of PM SHRI Schools, Ekalavya Schools and other such schools as per NEP to make them world-class. We will work towards a 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio from pre-school to secondary level.
We will promote the usage of education stack for personalised and flexible learning management systems through initiatives under PM e-Vidya such as SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA, etc. Building on the success of the above digital learning initiatives, we will operationalize a digital university for industry-focused free courses to provide upskilling opportunities for low-income families.
7 IITs, 16 IIITs, 7 IIMs, 15 AIIMS, 315 Medical Colleges and 390 universities have been set-up in the past decade. We are committed to strengthening these institutes and further increasing the number of institutions of higher learning. We will continue to upgrade the existing institutions through focused funding, capacity building, infrastructure upgradation and dedicated research grants.
We will strengthen our traditional means including Yoga and Meditation, and also enhance the scope and coverage of mental health initiatives like Manas and Manodarpan.
We will strengthen the efforts being made to increase the training capacity for paramedics, technicians, pharmacists and nurses.
We will encourage and extend support to Bharatiya vaccine manufacturers and biopharma companies in various capacities to boost production and distribution and aim to reduce our timeline for vaccine manufacturing.
We will intensify existing efforts to ensure elimination of TB, Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis, Measles and Rubella, Trachoma, and Kala Azar by facilitating timely testing and access to medicines.
We will launch an Emergency And Trauma Care Mission to provide immediate and effective care to trauma patients.
We will expand the Jan Aushadhi Kendra network to provide high-quality low-cost medicines to citizens across the country.
We will further strengthen the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and upgrade district hospitals and other secondary healthcare centres by expanding the full functionality of all packages for comprehensive healthcare.
We are already upgrading secondary and primary health care under PM-ABHIM (PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission). We will further expand PM-ABHIM for robust health care.
Through the increased number of AIIMS and various medical colleges, we will increase the number of UG and PG seats in medical education.
We have established 15 AIIMS in the past decade to provide affordable and quality healthcare for all. We will strengthen our network of AIIMS to provide quality healthcare across the country.
We will work towards further improving the legal framework to promote arbitration and mediation ecosystem.
We will establish fast track courts for quick disposal of pendency in identified areas.
We will accelerate the e-Courts Mission Mode Project to complete the digitisation of entire court records and for easy access to court proceedings online.
We will assist states in transforming the police into a tech-savvy, tech-trained and tech-equipped force through the Police Modernization Scheme.
We will expand the Karmyogi Scheme to cover all Central Government employees, promoting a responsive, highly competent and tech-savvy workforce for efficient and inclusive governance.
We will make provisions for a common Electoral Roll for all levels of elections.
We have set up a High Powered Committee to examine the issues of conducting simultaneous elections and will work towards the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee.
We will further strengthen the capacity of statistical institutions to give an impetus to data driven policy making.
We will improve public services delivery through CSCs and Post Offices using technology. We will use Bhashini to provide services in multiple Indian languages. We will increase participation of citizens in policy making through platforms like MyGov.
We will completely overhaul the commercial and civil justice systems, on the lines of criminal justice reforms. This revamp will aim to streamline procedures, enhance the efficiency of legal processes and ensure timely justice.
We will formulate a National Litigation Policy to expedite the resolution of all matters in courts, lower the cost of contested court proceedings, and decrease the number of cases in which the government is a party and the consequent load on the courts.
We will take further steps to facilitate fiscal autonomy and sustainability of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Article 44 of the Constitution lists Uniform Civil Code as one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. BJP reiterates its stand to draw a Uniform Civil Code, drawing upon the best traditions and harmonising them with the modern times.
We will continue our fight against corruption through strict implementation of laws and use of technology.
We will promote select destinations across Bharat as preferred venues to showcase the richness of Bharatiya weddings, highlighting the vibrant traditions, and supporting cultural exchanges.
We will develop thematic circuits for promoting cultural experience: border villages, sustainable ecotourism in under-explored regions, riverine tourism along major river ecosystems, island tourism hubs in Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar, and adventure tourism in the North East and other hill states.
We have launched a Swadesh Darshan programme for comprehensive development of tourist destinations. We will work with state governments to implement and further strengthen this programme. We will include destinations and circuits covering the life and travels of important saints and philosophers.
We will restore and preserve culturally important Archaeological Survey of India Monuments, re-igniting our rich heritage for the 21st century.
We will organise a Triennial International Conclave on Bharatiya Knowledge Traditions.
We will support the translation and adaptation of ancient Bhartiya literary works into foreign languages.
We will collaborate with domestic and international organizations like WIPO & UNESCO to develop harmonised legal standards for cultural IP protection.
We will expedite the construction of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum, featuring millenia of Bharatiya history and work towards making it one of the most liked museums in the world.
We will establish the Bharatiya Sanskriti Kosh to ensure the preservation and protection of ancient Bharatiya civilization, classical languages, culture, and traditions through the extensive use of technology.
We will continue to digitise all Bharatiya manuscripts and epigraphs in mission mode. We will establish a dedicated scholarship programme to research ancient Bharatiya manuscripts and epigraphs.
As millions of devotees from around the world visit Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, we are committed to the holistic development of the city.
We will undertake significant new projects to develop religious and tourist sites inspired by the Kashi Vishwanath corridor model, across the length and breadth of our country.
To ensure all round development of cities, we will create a fresh curriculum to teach urban finance, urban infrastructure, urban environmental protection, urban water management, urban transport and more.
We will create big convention centres across cities and make Bharat into a global destination for conferences and exhibitions.
We will work with state governments and cities to encourage them to create a modern set of legislation, by-laws and urban planning processes using technology.
We will undertake the creation of the Digital Urban Land Records System.
We will continue eliminating open landfills to manage all kinds of waste being produced in Bharat through ‘Waste to Wealth Mission’.
We will develop more green spaces like parks, playgrounds etc., reviving water bodies and developing natural spaces to make cities more adaptable, sustainable and people-friendly.
We will begin long-term infrastructure projects with centre-state-city partnerships with a vision to revitalise our urban landscapes and enhance the quality of life for our citizens.
We will create water-secure cities, leveraging best practices for wastewater treatment, aquifer recharge and smart metering for bulk consumers.
We have launched a scheme PM-eBus Seva to introduce a fleet of e-Buss across cities to provide affordable and safe transport to citizens. Now we will further extend it to other eligible cities.
We will create unified metropolitan transport systems that integrate multi-modal transport facilities and reduce commute time in cities. We will implement AI technologies for traffic management and transport efficiency.
We have provided piped gas connections to around 1.1 crore households nationwide. We will further expand this programme to all major cities and towns.
We will encourage the creation of new satellite townships near metro cities across India through a combination of reforms and policy initiatives. We will encourage mixed use and transit oriented development through the same.
We will strengthen the RERA act which has helped make the real estate sector in Bharat more transparent and citizen friendly than ever before. Further, we will facilitate home ownership for middle-income families through comprehensive measures including cost reduction in construction and registration, regulatory reforms like enabling automatic approvals for standard housing designs and promoting mixed-use housing.
We will set up a Centre of Excellence for clean energy technologies and position the country as Global Manufacturing Hub for Wind, Solar and Green Hydrogen and scale up Bio-Energy Manufacturing facilities from all sorts of waste.
We will establish nationwide smart grids integrated with advanced technology, including smart meters and control centres, for efficient and intelligent energy management.
With a clear focus on green hydrogen, we will invest in expanding production, developing technologies and aim to become a major green hydrogen production hub.
We will incentivise private sector investment in large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) infrastructure for fostering renewable energy integration, grid stability and resilience, ensuring a sustainable and reliable energy future for all.
We will harness Bharat’s renewable energy potential, targeting 500 GW of renewable energy through the establishment of mega solar parks, wind parks and the Green Energy Corridor project among others.
We will expand the nuclear energy component of Bharat’s energy mix through a focus on developing small modular reactors as well as increased investment in nuclear energy production.
We have achieved record ethanol blending under the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. We will further increase ethanol blending in petrol to mitigate environmental degradation while providing additional income to farmers.
We will achieve energy independence for Bharat by 2047 and reduce petroleum imports through a mix of electric mobility, network of charging stations, renewable energy production and improving energy efficiency.
We will implement next generation ‘Land Record Digitization’ and the integration of various institutions like Revenue Courts and Registration Offices.
We have connected over 2 lakh Gram Panchayats with BharatNet. We will expand BharatNet to every village with broadband, making high-speed internet accessible to all.
We will expand the 5G networks and take the lead in the development of 6G technology.
We will revamp the legal framework to enable faster growth of our Shipping industry to become globally competitive.
We will expand water metro services across all feasible regions, enhancing water-based public transportation networks and improving connectivity.
We will integrate inter-ministry initiatives like the National Waterway Project, Namami Gange, the National River Conservation Plan, Jal Marg Vikas Project and Arth Ganga, among others, to double the share of Inland Water Transport in transportation.
We will introduce the Amrit Kaal Civil Aviation Master Plan to transform our airports into regional international hubs, providing single-point connectivity to designated regions worldwide, with the vision to position Bharat as the leading aviation ecosystem of South Asia.
In line with our vision for enhanced connectivity and economic growth, we will expand the number of international airports.
We will transform airports into multi-modal hubs with integrated transit facilities such as buses, metro and rapid rail among others by effective use of PM Gatishakti National Master Plan.
We will enhance air connectivity multifold by development and operationalization of new airports, helipads and aerodromes.
We have successfully facilitated the induction of over 30 lakh EVs, currently operational on our roads. We will increase the fleets of EVs and will also establish EV charging stations.
We will strengthen the modern road connectivity ecosystem to 15,000 km of access-controlled highways. We will construct ring roads around major cities to improve mobility and decongest cities.
We will focus on further improving safety on roads through a series of techno legal interventions, training and behavioural change to improve road safety.
We will extend the PM Gram Sadak Yojana to the remotest areas where there are settlements to ensure improved connectivity and access to healthcare, education, government services and markets.
We will launch a Super App to provide all trains related services to users in a single app.
We are constructing the first Bullet Train corridor in the country. Using the experience gained so far, we will initiate feasibility studies for Bullet Train Corridors in North, South and East India.
We have initiated metro in 20+ cities over the past decade, we will expand the metro network in major urban centres ensuring last mile connectivity.
We have commissioned sections of RRTS between Delhi and Meerut. We will further expand these services and launch other regional connectivity programmes to other major cities to ensure robust connectivity and integrate the regional economies.
We will launch Vande Sleeper trains for a comfortable overnight journey.
We have developed and manufactured world class Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat trains. We will further expand this network of new age trains.
We have already started redevelopment of 1,300+ railway stations to world class standards. We will expand this project to all other major and medium sized stations.
We have indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection System Kavach and are rapidly expanding its coverage. In the next few years, we will expand the manufacturing, design and installation of Kavach Systems in a mission mode just as we electrified the railway network.
We will significantly increase passenger carrying capacity by 2030 to significantly reduce the waiting list.
We will expand the railway network to increase capacity for passenger as well as cargo transportation. We have constructed 31,000 km railway tracks in the last ten years. We are now adding 5000+ km of new tracks every year and will continue to add new tracks at this pace for the next few years.
For fostering high-performance biomanufacturing towards promoting a circular economy for green, clean and prosperous Bharat by setting up of Bio-Manufacturing Hubs.
We will make India the largest producer for lab-grown diamond production, embracing cutting-edge technology and sustainable methods to drive economic growth and establish a leading position in the international market.
We will successfully operationalize PM Mitra parks, invest in research and development of new products, simplify the legal and compliance regimes, invest in common amenities, invest in infrastructure for textile industry, and launch special skilling programmes focussed on employment. We will also make investments in our traditional textile industries to take our indigenous industries and designs to the global stage.
We will support exploration for rare earths and strategic minerals. We will develop partnerships with countries having reserves of these minerals to secure our supply chain. We will support the processing industries and manufacture of final products using rare earths and strategic minerals.
Bharat is a major automobile manufacturer. We will support the growth of the automobile industry and its transition to EV manufacturing. We will invest in establishing a nationwide EV charger infrastructure to encourage EV adoption.
Building on our success of electronics industry, will deepen our component ecosystem and take semiconductor design and manufacturing to a new level to become one of the global majors in chip manufacturing.
In the last ten years we have established a USD 100+ billion electronics manufacturing industry. We have already become the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world. We will consolidate our efforts and expand electronics manufacturing three times to become a major player in the global value chain. We will leverage our design capabilities to develop indigenous brands.
We will strengthen Bharat’s position as the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ by boosting the manufacturing and research capacities of the pharmaceutical sector, especially APIs. We will expand Research Linked Incentive schemes, encouraging companies to invest in research for new drugs, chemical entities and new biological entities.
We will ensure availability of dedicated research, designing and testing facilities across the country to promote shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative.
We will bring a commercial aircraft manufacturing ecosystem to Bharat. For this we will design a Policy for Aerospace Manufacturing in the country and try to develop our own passenger aircraft. We will strengthen the civil aviation ecosystem by encouraging Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) activities as well as Aircraft Financing and Leasing Activities institutions through comprehensive government support programs under the Make in India initiative.
We will promote manufacturing, research, and development in the railway sector to make Bharat a leading global railway manufacturing hub.
We will vastly expand domestic defence manufacturing and exports of Made in Bharat defence equipment. This effort will be facilitated by accelerating indigenisation in major Air and Land Equipment Platforms.
We will focus on the technology and sustainability transition happening in steel, cement, metals, and engineering goods industries. We will support these industries to adopt greener manufacturing processes.
We will establish smart food processing hubs equipped with cutting-edge technologies to enable comprehensive monitoring of the entire food supply chain, from farm to table, ensuring quality, traceability and operational efficiency. We will position Bharat as a major player in value chains of processed fruits, vegetables, fish, seafood and dairy, among others.
We will launch an initiative to foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country. Brand, promotion and exports of One District One Product (ODOP) products will be encouraged under the initiative.
Based on the principles of PM-Gatishakti, the government shall develop industrial cities in different industrial corridors for balanced regional development. This shall promote industrialisation of backward regions of the country.
We are a major engineering and design services hub in the world with many complex products being designed in Bharat. We will build on this strength to become a major Product Nation by combining our strength in product design services with manufacturing.
Under the Make in India programme, manufacturing has emerged as a major economic sector with good success in electronics, defence, mobile, automobiles and more. We will work towards making Bharat a global manufacturing hub and enhance employment in these crucial sectors.
We will honour honest taxpayers who have played an important role in strengthening our economy.
We have substantially simplified the indirect and direct tax systems through simpler rules, new legislation, and use of technology. We are committed to launch an exercise to completely revamp our economic and commercial legislations to suit our economic needs.
We will promote Bharat’s exports through international cooperation, infrastructure development and simplification of laws.
Our policies such as Make in India and PLI have significantly increased manufacturing activities. We will make Bharat a trusted Global Manufacturing Hub through a series of programmes including simplification of regulatory processes, investment in infrastructure to meet the requirements of manufacturing hubs, bringing capital to the industry and investing in research and development.
Our strategic focus on sectors like manufacturing, services, rural industry, infrastructure, tourism, and skill development, coupled with support through credit facilities via Svanidhi and Mudra, has greatly expanded livelihood prospects. We are committed to increase employment, self-employment, and the enhancement of livelihood opportunities for our citizens.
We have demonstrated low inflation, high growth and fiscal prudence in the past decade. We will continue on this path and stay committed to expand our economic prowess.
Within a decade, we have brought Bharat from 11th to 5th largest economic power. This was possible due to right policies, focussed execution and meticulous planning. We guarantee that Bharat will be the 3rd largest economic power.
To regulate and monitor Bharat’s cyber protection agencies and infrastructure, we will develop and implement robust cyber security policies.
We will take further steps towards strengthening Bharat’s digital sovereignty and will take stringent action against digital entities that threaten the safety of Bharatiya on the internet.
We will expand Bharat’s defence footprint across strategic locations and partner with friendly countries to protect Bharat’s and the Indian Ocean Region’s security interests.
To move away from punishment to justice, and improve the current conviction rate in the country, we will launch a National Forensics Mission to strengthen the forensic infrastructure.
We will further equip the Armed Forces and the Central Armed Police Forces with modern state-of-the-art weapons, equipment and technology to aid the swift disposal of any current and emerging threats.
We have taken the historic step of enacting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and will implement it to confer citizenship to all eligible persons.
We will strengthen our paramilitary forces with state-of-the-art equipment and trained personnel to eliminate LWE in all its forms. We will ensure that the development and welfare schemes reach the people living in areas affected by Left Wing Extremism. With this 360 degree approach, we will eliminate LWE in our journey towards Viksit Bharat.
We have enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita to ensure security as well as justice delivery for our citizens. We are committed to its effective implementation through training, online certificate courses, new curriculum in universities and law schools, and many additional measures.
We will aim towards eliminating the threat of drugs on our society, especially our young citizens, through a series of technical, legal and intelligence programmes. We will work on enforcement and reducing demand for drugs. We will leverage Big Data analytics, artificial intelligence, drones and satellite imagery to detect and dismantle drug trafficking networks effectively.
We have corrected this grave error and started constructing roads, railway, telecom towers, optical fibre cables and electricity networks. We will accelerate development of robust infrastructure along the Indo-China, Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Myanmar borders. We will introduce technological solutions on fenced portions to make fencing smarter.
We have established the position of Chief of Defense staff (CDS) for better coordination in the military. We will further establish the military theatre commands for more efficient operations.
The Surgical Strikes of 2016 and the Air Strikes of 2019 are examples of our dedicated efforts towards countering terrorism. We are committed to defend Bharat’s citizens and interests at home and abroad from all threats of terrorism.
Ramayan is celebrated across the world, particularly in South and South-East Asia. We will launch a global outreach program for documenting and promoting the tangible and intangible legacy of Lord Ram in all countries. We will celebrate Ramayan Utsav with great fervour across the globe to commemorate the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla.
We will collaborate with countries across the globe to restore and revitalise sites of Bharatiya civilization.
We will encourage the study of classical Indian languages in major educational institutions across the world.
We will relentlessly work towards bringing back Bharatiya idols and artefacts that were taken away illegally from Bharat.
We will facilitate Yoga and Ayurveda Institutes in all the major countries for providing certified courses. We will also establish a globally recognised certification mechanism for Yoga and Ayurveda.
The role of Bharat’s Digital Public Infrastructure in revolutionising public service delivery is appreciated all over the world. We will work towards sharing this technology with partner countries.
We will continue forming and leading alliances of like-minded partners in areas of mutual interest such as the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the One Future Alliance, the Global Biofuels Alliance and the Big Cat Alliance.
We will establish Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres across the globe to showcase Bharat’s rich culture and offer training in yoga, ayurveda, Bharatiya languages, classical music etc. We will promote Bharat’s rich democratic traditions going back millennia as the Mother of Democracy.
We will fortify our connection with the Bharatiya diaspora, actively involving them in Bharat’s progress and providing unwavering support during their times of need, thereby enriching our mutual cultural and economic ties.
We will further expand the network of our missions and diplomats to pursue the global interests that have been secured by Bharat’s unprecedented rise in the global order.
In our endeavour to secure mineral resources for Bharat, we will work to establish collaborative partnerships across the globe. Through these partnerships, we will integrate ourselves in global supply chains, and develop mining, processing and related technologies while prioritising sustainable development practices.
We will facilitate the international movement of trade and services through Bharat by boosting connectivity to Europe via the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor.
We will continue to collaborate with the countries of the Indo-Pacific Region for the security and growth of all in the Region.
We will continue being a trusted and responsible partner in the subcontinent, promoting regional cooperation and ensuring stability and prosperity.
We will continue our efforts to create a consensus among all members of the United Nations on the Comprehensive Convention against International Terrorism and other such efforts to combat terrorism. We will build upon the success of the ‘No Money for Terror’ conference to develop better coordination on countering terrorism financing.
We are committed to seeking permanent membership in the UN Security Council to elevate Bharat’s position in global decision making.
We will further promote Bharat’s reputation as a trusted global partner and a first responder, continuing our humanitarian assistance and disaster relief programmes.
We will further consolidate Bharat’s position as a Voice of the Global South by using the Prime Minister’s visionary 5S approach of Samman, Samvad, Sahyog, Shanti and Samriddhi.
We will work on creation of a technology-based system such as Bhashini for preservation/ facilitating translation of languages of linguistic minorities.
We will expand the network of Garima Grahas to cater to the needs of transgender individuals. We will issue identity cards to ensure their recognition nationwide. Furthermore, all eligible transgender individuals will be covered under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
We will continue to prioritize the housing needs of divyangs under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, guaranteeing affordable and accessible housing solutions that cater to their unique requirements.
We will continue developing affordable, indigenous aids and assistive devices to make Bharat atmanirbhar in such equipment.
We have started ‘Namaste Yojana’ for Safai Karamcharis which in addition to other welfare schemes have ensured safety, respect and livelihood for Safai Karamcharis. We will continue to expand these initiatives.
We have introduced several welfare schemes for nomadic tribes, which have brought a positive change in their lives. We will further expand all these schemes.
We will further expand skilling opportunities including recognition and certification of prior skills.
We will ensure that no student of the OBC, SC and ST families are deprived of higher education due to affordability by expanding existing scholarships for meritorious students.
We have 60% current ministers in the Union Council of Ministers from OBC, SC and ST communities. We have provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes. The benefits of all Garib Kalyan programmes have reached the OBC, SC and ST families. We are committed to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and adequate participation of all sections in our journey to Viksit Bharat.
We will invest ₹24,000 crore through PM JANMAN to bring the socio-economic status of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group on par with society.
We have emphasised the education of tribal children with a target of setting up 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools. We will expedite the construction and operationalization of the remaining schools.
We will encourage innovative and technology-driven startups to initiate commercially viable and sustainable forest-based enterprises and value addition for forest produce. We will associate all eligible tribal self-help groups with Vandhan Vikas Kendra, FPOs, NRLM for scaling up the activities relating to minor forest produces and will be provided skill and entrepreneurial training.
We will provide accessible credit facilities to eligible individuals to enable them to access livelihood opportunities through the PM Suraj portal.
We will establish a District level committee to ensure that welfare schemes reach the lowest level. We will ensure adequate representation for SC, ST and OBCs in this committee.
We are committed to honouring and preserving the culture of tribal communities by increasing funds to Tribal Research Institutes; protecting tribal languages; continuing to set up Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums; establishing a Digital Tribal Arts Academy; and preserving tribal medicinal traditions.
We will work towards elimination of malnutrition amongst tribal children and to provide comprehensive health care and services in mission mode in tribal areas. We will work towards eliminating sickle cell anaemia.
We instituted the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas to recognise the huge contribution made by our tribal communities. We will take this forward by declaring the year 2025 (the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda) as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh.
We will transform Bharat into the global hub for toy manufacturing, leveraging our skilled workforce and rich cultural heritage to produce innovative and high-quality toys.
We will rejuvenate and reposition Khadi as a national and global brand for sustainable lifestyle and undertake structural reforms to achieve these objectives.
We will expand the network of Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras to provide easy export facility to MSMEs, Small Traders, and Vishwakarma Families.
We will modernise traditional crafts by facilitating design interventions by collaborating with design skill institutes and setting up a Handicraft Design Bank to upskill traditional artisans, opening doors to global market opportunities and transforming their craft into sustainable livelihood.
We will further simplify the GST portal to increase accessibility to users, especially MSMEs and small traders.
We will launch affordable insurance products for small traders and MSMEs to protect them from accidents like fire, theft, natural disasters etc.
We will create a suite of public cybersecurity products to help small traders and MSMEs protect themselves against the cyber threats and frauds.
We will encourage small traders and MSMEs to adopt ONDC and expand their businesses using the power of technology.
We will reduce compliances for small traders and MSMEs to enhance their ease of living and ease of doing business. We will work with State governments and encourage them to simplify State legislations.
For the first time since independence, we have initiated a specially designed programme for the upliftment of Vishwakarma families. Under this programme, we are providing financial assistance, credit facilities, training and skill development, and providing market access to Vishwakarma families. We will further strengthen Bharat’s Vishwakarmas through a series of such initiatives.
We will use the Digital India infrastructure developed over the last 10 years to create a robust and easy Digital Credit solution to support the growth of small traders and MSMEs.
We will onboard auto, taxi, truck and other drivers on e-Shram portal and ensure 100% coverage of all drivers under insurance and other welfare programmes.
We will introduce a new scheme for truck drivers under which modern facilities will be developed along the national highways.
We have empowered street vendors by providing credit facilities to 63+ lakh street vendors under PM Svanidhi. We will continue to further expand PM Svanidhi to cover street vendors, travelling salesmen among others from small towns and villages across Bharat.
We are running special train services on important occasions for helping the migrant workers travel to and from their homes. We will enhance these services so that migrant workers can travel without any hassles.
We will reach out to migrant workers and empower them to avail benefits of various programmes that they are eligible for.
We will work with platforms for registration of Gig workers on eShram and reach out to such shramik bandhus to help them avail the benefits of various programmes that they are eligible for.
We have registered unorganised workers on the e-Shram platform. We will reach out to the eShram registered shramik bandhu and help them avail the benefits of various government programmes that they are eligible for.
We have successfully implemented social security insurance schemes like PM Jeevan Bima and Suraksha Bima for unorganised workers. We will now integrate all such schemes and use the post office and Digital India network to provide comprehensive social security cover for accident and life insurance. We will use digital technologies for easy enrollment and seamless payment.
We will ensure a review of National Floor Wages from time to time.
We will create sustainable livelihood opportunities for fishermen through promotion of pearl farming.
We will boost seaweed cultivation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase income of fishermen.
We will develop production and processing clusters with special attention to women of coastal communities.
We will further strengthen and expand the insurance coverage available under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana through more technological interventions to ensure speedy and more accurate assessment, faster payouts and quicker grievance resolution.
We will further extend the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana to increase fish production and increase our annual seafood exports.
We will bring the National Cooperative Policy with a view to make the cooperative movement strong, efficient, transparent, technically rich and vibrant at the grassroots level.
We will eliminate FMD (Foot and Mouth Disease) and will also control brucellosis through a massive vaccination campaign.
We will make efforts to protect indigenous cattle breeds, and make efforts to increase their productivity and preserve their genetic diversity.
We will expand the network of dairy cooperatives in villages in the next five years with facilities of fodder banks, milk testing laboratories, bulk milk coolers, and milk processing units.
We have started using nano-urea to ensure continued soil fertility in Indian farmlands. We will further expand access to and encourage adoption of Nano Urea.
We will encourage farmers to use high-yielding, climate resilient and bio-fortified varieties of seeds.
We have established PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to provide all agricultural inputs and services as one-stop shops to our farmers. We will further expand the network of PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras.
We have upgraded KVKs to provide digital solutions to our farmers. We will further upgrade all Krishi Vigyan Kendra into a one-stop centre for skill development.
We have already established 25,000 custom hiring centres. We will double the number of custom hiring centres, focusing on making agricultural machinery and equipment at stable prices.
We will develop Digital Public Infrastructure to remove information asymmetry in agriculture and provide farmer-centric solutions and services.
We will launch an indigenous Bharat Krishi satellite for farm-related activities like crop forecasting, pesticide application, irrigation, soil health, and weather forecasting, among others.
We will develop a substantial storage capacity in PACS under the world's largest grain storage scheme in the cooperative sector. We will complement it with basic facilities like grading, sorting, processing and packing.
We have created a 25.5 lakh hectare irrigation capacity under the PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana. Further, we will launch technology-enabled irrigation initiatives to implement cutting-edge technology for efficient water management.
We will launch a Krishi Infrastructure Mission for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of agri-infrastructure projects like storage facilities, irrigation, grading and sorting units, cold storage facilities, and food processing among others.
We have incentivized crop diversification with appropriate price support strategy. Building on this, we are committed to further expand crop diversification to make agriculture sustainable and remunerative.
We will launch the National Mission on Natural Farming to promote nature-friendly, climate-resilient, remunerative agriculture for food and nutrition secure Bharat.
Building on the success of the International Year of Millets, we will promote Shree Anna (millets) for food security, nutrition and environmental sustainability and make Bharat a Global Millet Hub. We have ensured that Millet gets the global recognition and will now promote it as the global superfood. We will also focus on expanding its cultivation among small farmers, promote research and international marketing to underscore its health and sustainability advantages.
We will support Annadatas with requisite farming inputs to increase the production of nutritious vegetables by establishing new clusters for the production of essentials like onion, tomato, potato etc. We will also set up storage and logistics facilities at these clusters.
We have ensured unprecedented increase in MSP for major crops, and we will continue to increase MSP from time to time.
Sustained financial support under PM Fasal Bima Yojana to protect farmers against crop losses from natural calamities.
Strengthening PM-KISAN — provide sustained annual financial assistance to landholding farmer families.
We will work with state governments to ensure convenient facilities for senior citizens to undertake sacred pilgrimages across the country.
We will implement age-friendly public infrastructure and transportation systems to facilitate mobility and independence for senior citizens.
We will organise regular Ayush camps to provide holistic healthcare solutions rooted in Ayurveda, Yoga and other traditional practices to promote active living and vitality of elders.
We will provide senior citizens with comprehensive training in using UPI and other online payment methods, while also educating them on how to recognize and avoid digital scams.
We will ensure seamless access to social security benefits and other essential government services to senior citizens by leveraging the extensive reach and reliability of the postal and digital network.
We will introduce a National Senior Citizens portal to honour the wisdom and experience of our elders by providing them with a platform for sharing their stories, insights and knowledge.
Our rich cultural heritage is the centre of global attraction. Our efforts at improving connectivity, building better infrastructure and reaching out to the world has significantly increased tourist footfall. We will expand the range of programmes to further expand the tourism sector and increase employment opportunities.
We will further strengthen our efforts to make Bharat the global hub for High-Value Services by establishing more Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Global Tech Centres (GTCs) and Global Engineering Centres (GECs).
Unprecedented investment in infrastructure has created a large number of employment opportunities. We will continue this investment for employment growth.
With PLI and Make in India programmes, manufacturing has emerged as a major economic sector with good success in electronics, defence, mobile, automobile, etc. We will continue to work towards making Bharat a global manufacturing hub and enhance employment in this crucial sector.
We have taken initiatives in many departments including defence and railways to support procurement from startups. We will prepare a strong framework to further encourage startups in government procurement.
We have successfully provided mentorship under the Atal Innovation Mission where more than 6,000 mentors are already present. We will continue establishing tie-ups with globally recognised mentors to support the startups in their journeys to success.
We will expand the existing Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Startup Credit Guarantee Scheme to ensure adequate funds for our start-ups in their entrepreneurial journeys.
We have successfully established Bharat among the top 3 Startup Ecosystems through various interventions ranging from Atal Tinkering Labs, Hackathon, Startup India and Start Up India Seed Fund Scheme. We will build upon this success and expand this ecosystem by making Bharat a preferred destination for startups, supported by robust investment, mentorship and a culture that celebrates entrepreneurial risk-taking. We will work with the private sector to expand the incubator network and link them with higher education institutes to promote entrepreneurship among our students.
We have launched ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ to involve the youth in nation building. One crore youth have already enrolled in MY Bharat. This will be enhanced to develop leadership skills and spirit of volunteering by providing equitable access for participation in government initiatives.
We have set the example for conducting recruitment exams in a transparent manner and recruited lakhs of youth for government jobs. We will continue to fill the government vacancies in a time bound and transparent manner. We will also extend the central government capacity to states that request support in conducting recruitment examinations.
We have already enacted a strict law to stop misconduct in recruitment exams across the country. We will strictly implement this law to ensure strict punishment to those playing with the future of our youth.
We will strengthen the Emergency Response Support System and enhance the capabilities of Emergency 112.
We have established Shakti Desks (Women Help Desks) in police stations. We will further ensure their expansion for timely investigation and resolution of issues.
We have enacted the long-awaited Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. We will systematically implement this to ensure representation for women in the Parliament and State Legislatures.
We will expand the existing health services focussed on the prevention and reduction of Anaemia, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Osteoporosis, ensuring a healthy life for women. We will launch a focussed initiative to eliminate cervical cancer.
We have provided dignified lives to women by constructing public and individual toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission. We are further committed to upholding the dignity of women by continuing to construct and maintain public toilets.
Our women sports persons have brought honours to our country. We will encourage greater participation of women in sports by launching women sportsperson-focused programmes and facilities.
We will ensure development of infrastructure such as working women’s hostels, creches etc. with the specific focus on locations near industrial and commercial centres to facilitate increased participation of women in the workforce.
We will integrate women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with ongoing initiatives such as One District One Product (ODOP), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Ekta Mall, ONDC, GEM, One Station One Product, enhancing better market access for their products.
We will empower women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with the skills and tools in key service sectors like IT, healthcare, education, retail and tourism with an aim to increase their income.
We have empowered one crore rural women to become Lakhpati Didis. We will now empower three crore rural women to become Lakhpati Didis.
We will develop more green spaces like parks, playgrounds etc., revive water bodies like lakes and ponds and develop other natural spaces to [improve quality of life in cities].
We will focus on the modern road network, enhance rail and metro connectivity with new-age trains and expanded networks, develop comprehensive EV charging stations, construct new airports and advance our telecom infrastructure with affordable 5G and innovative 6G technology, promoting ease of living for middle class families.
We will elevate the quality of education by expanding top educational institutions and upgrading universities to global standards. We will introduce more IITs, IIMs, AIIMS and other such institutes. We will launch internship programmes to blend academic and practical skills.
We have provided high quality healthcare services to the middle class families by expanding the AIIMS and Ayushman Arogya Mandir network. We have provided subsidised medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras and also established 315 new medical colleges across the country. We will continue to expand these services for our middle class families to ensure accessible high quality healthcare services.
We will expand Bharat's top-tier startup ecosystem to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Further, we will transform Bharat into a global centre for high quality services including tourism to generate high value and diverse employment opportunities nationwide.
We will strengthen the RERA act which has helped make the real estate sector in Bharat more transparent and citizen friendly than ever before. We will work with the state governments to facilitate home ownership for middle-class parivar jan through comprehensive measures including cost reduction in construction and registration, regulatory reforms like enabling automatic approvals for standard housing designs, among others.
We have successfully provided houses to many slum dwellers. We will scale it up by making new policies to construct houses on slum land so low-income families can be rehabilitated into high-quality houses.
We will provide free electricity to poor households under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
We will ensure clean drinking water, Har Ghar Nal se Jal for all households in villages, towns and cities. We will extensively use technology to reduce the wastage of water.
We have improved the living conditions of 4+ crore garib parivar under PM Awas Yojana. We recognise the far-reaching benefits of this programme. We will now further expand the PM Awas Yojana to ensure every garib parivar has access to quality housing.
We have worked on protecting garib ki thali by establishing a price stabilisation fund for vegetables and pulses. We will expand our efforts to protect the garib ki thali by becoming Atmanirbhar in the production of pulses, edible oils and vegetables.
BJP reiterates its commitment to draw a Uniform Civil Code for Bharat that protects the rights of all, drawing upon the best traditions and harmonising them with modern times.
We will implement One Nation, One Election by enabling simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and all state legislative assemblies, and work towards a common electoral roll.
Raise the loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh to support entrepreneurs.
Continue to provide free rations for the next five years under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and protect the Garib ki thali.
Under PM Ujjwala Yojana more than 10 crore beneficiaries have been provided LPG connections. We will continue this and expand the programme.
The BJP government commits to constructing 2 crore pucca houses for the urban and rural poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), ensuring housing for all by 2024. Every eligible family shall receive financial assistance for the construction or enhancement of their dwelling unit.
The BJP-led NDA government will generate 60 lakh employment opportunities every year through skill development, industrial growth, and expansion of the MSME sector. A comprehensive job creation roadmap will be implemented covering manufacturing, services, and the digital economy.
The Congress party will enact the Right to Healthcare Act, making it a legal right for every Indian citizen to receive quality healthcare. The Act will mandate free diagnostics, medicines, and treatment at public health facilities, and regulate costs at private hospitals through standardised rate cards.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India shall become a $5 trillion economy. Through structural reforms, increased FDI, expansion of manufacturing under Make in India, and accelerated digital transformation, India will cement its position as the world's third-largest economy.
We will expand Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to cover all families in need, providing free secondary and tertiary healthcare of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The scheme shall be extended to cover middle-class families and senior citizens above 70 years of age.
We will transform 100 cities into smart cities with world-class infrastructure, integrated command and control centres, intelligent traffic management, smart water and waste management, and digital governance platforms under the Smart Cities Mission.
We are committed to doubling the income of our farmers by 2024. Through improved market access via e-NAM, enhanced MSP procurement, crop insurance under PM Fasal Bima Yojana, and investment in irrigation infrastructure, every kisaan will see their real income double compared to 2015-16 levels.
The Congress party will fill 22 lakh vacant government positions within one year of coming to power. A dedicated task force will be constituted to fast-track recruitment through SSC, UPSC, and state public service commissions. We will end the unemployment crisis plaguing India's youth.
The Indian National Congress will implement the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY), guaranteeing a minimum income of Rs 72,000 per year (Rs 6,000 per month) to the poorest 20% of Indian families — approximately 5 crore households. This is a direct cash transfer to ensure no Indian family lives below the poverty line.
The Congress party will present a separate Kisan Budget dedicated exclusively to agriculture and allied sectors. This budget will address MSP guarantees, input cost subsidies, crop insurance reform, and cold chain infrastructure. Agriculture will receive the focused policy attention it deserves.
