New Delhi: Before the upcoming elections, the Congress Party has made a big election promise for the youth. Congress has announced that if it comes to power, unemployed youth will be given financial assistance of ₹8500 every month. The objective of this scheme is to reduce the problem of unemployment in the country and to empower the youth economically.
Senior Congress leaders have named this announcement as “Yuva Adhikar Yojana”. Under this, unemployed youth aged between 18 to 35 years will be given ₹ 8500 every month on the basis of their education and skills. To implement this scheme, Congress has assured to allocate a separate budget and implement it in a transparent manner.
What is the objective of Congress?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “Rising unemployment in the country is breaking the dreams of the youth. Our aim is to give them a strong foundation so that they can hone their abilities and contribute to the development of the country.” He termed the scheme as “the voice of the country’s youth” and described it as part of the social justice agenda of the Congress.
Key features of the scheme:
- Financial Aid: Unemployed youth will be transferred ₹8500 directly into their bank accounts every month.
- Educational Qualification and Skill Based Selection: Eligibility to receive assistance will be determined on the basis of educational qualification and skill training.
- Transparency and Digitization: The scheme will be managed through a digital platform, which will ensure transparency.
- Help in finding a job: Along with economic assistance, Congress has also announced job fairs and skill development training programs.
Opposition reaction
Political reactions are also emerging on this announcement. The BJP has termed it an “election stunt” and accused the Congress of making populist promises. BJP leaders say that Congress has not presented any clear blueprint as to where the funds for such schemes will come from.
reaction of youth
Youth across the country have given mixed reactions to this scheme. Some youth have called it a positive step against unemployment, while some have considered it a temporary solution and have said there is a need to emphasize on employment generation.
Its impact on elections
This announcement of Congress is being considered as a masterstroke in the upcoming assembly elections. The party has tried to attract the youth, especially first-time voters, through this scheme.
It will be interesting to see how this step of Congress impacts the election campaign and voter trends in the coming days.
