Congress unveils ambitious jobs and reservations manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

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As the Congress releases its extensive party manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, the party has unveiled promises to tackle the pressing issues of unemployment and social inequity..

Under the banner of the Yuva Nyay programme, Congress has pledged to address unemployment directly, with plans to fill nearly 30 lakh vacancies in government positions, teaching, medical institutions, and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)...

Additionally, the party has said it will remain committed to reserving 50% of central government jobs for women starting in 2025 and doubling the number of Anganwadi workers, thereby creating an additional 14 lakh jobs...

Congress plans to support all scales of enterprises in their job creation efforts, coupled with the introduction of employment-linked incentive schemes for corporates to encourage the hiring of regular, quality jobs...

Furthermore, the manifesto outlines an urban employment programme that guarantees work for the poor people living in urban areas and initiatives like the Water Bodies Restoration Programme and Wasteland Regeneration Programme, which are expected to employ low-education, low-skilled youth..

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