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Congress party's six promises

Deccan Chronicle. | DC Correspondent

Published on: September 17, 2023 | Updated on: September 17, 2023
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during the 'Vijayabheri' public meeting, at Thukuguda on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (PTI)

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during the 'Vijayabheri' public meeting, at Thukuguda on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (PTI)

Congress Parliamentary committee chairperson Sonia Gandhi announced six promises at the Vijayabheri public meeting held at Tukkuguda.

1.) Mahalaxmi Scheme: Monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 for women, free travel in RTC buses and domestic gas cylinders at Rs 500 each.

2.) Rythu Bharosa – Rs 15,000 crop investment assistance to all farmers, Rs 12,000 financial assistance for agricultural labourers and a bonus of Rs 500 for each quintal of paddy crop.

3.) Gruhajyoti – Free electricity up to 200 units per household.

4.) Indiramma Houses – Construction of houses for homeless people, Rs 5 lakh aid and allotment of 250 square-yards plots for those who fought for Telangana statehood agitation  

5.) Youth Development – Rs 5 lakh financial assistance for students as education insurance cards and establishment of an international school in every mandal in the state.

6.) Cheyuta – Rs 4,000 pension to the eligible persons and Rs 10 lakh insurance under Rajiv Arogyasree Bheema.

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