1. Congress Guarantees for Telangana: Overview
The Congress party has pledged six guarantees targeting various sections of society, including women, youth, farmers, and the elderly. Here’s a breakdown of these promises and how they aim to implement them.
2. Six Guarantees Unveiled by Congress
a. Mahalakshmi Scheme
- Financial aid of Rs.2,500 per month for women.
- Rs.500 gas cylinder.
- Free travel for women in RTC buses statewide.
b. Farmer’s Assurance
- Rs.15,000 per acre annual investment for farmers.
- Rs.12,000 annual financial assistance for agricultural laborers.
- Additional bonus of Rs.500 for paddy crop.
c. Gruha Jyothi
- Free 200 units of household electricity.
- Financial aid of Rs.5 lakh for house construction.
d. Youth Development
- Interest-free financial assistance up to Rs.5 lakh for students.
- Establishment of Telangana International Schools.
- Various measures for employment and education support.
e. Pension scheme
- Rs.4,000 per month pension for pensioners.
- Rs.10 lakh insurance under Arogya Shri.
f. Scooties Too Girls…
- Electric scooties for female students.
3. Implementation Details for Mahalakshmi Scheme
To avail of the Mahalakshmi Scheme’s benefits, follow these steps:
- Be a Telangana resident.
- Show identity cards for locality verification.
- Travel free within Telangana borders in designated buses.
- No age limit for female passengers.
- Mahalakshmi Smart Card will be provided soon.
4. Arogya Shri Implementation Details
The Arogya Shri under Cheyutha Guarantee is effective from December 9, with an increased limit of Rs.10 lakh. Applicants must be Telangana residents below the poverty line. Aarogyasri cards can be downloaded from the official website.
5. Future Implementation Plans
Remaining guarantees will be implemented from December 28 to January 6 through the ‘Public Governance’ program. Procedures will be revealed, and applications accepted using ration cards as the standard.
6. Democratic Process in Action
Public administration meetings will be held at various levels, collecting applications from eligible individuals. Separate counters for women, distribution of tokens, and issuance of receipts aim to streamline the application process.
These initiatives represent a comprehensive effort by the Congress party to address the needs of diverse sections in Telangana, fostering inclusivity and development.