Schemes for Telangana by Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi as in Congress has announced six guarantees for the people of Telangana if it comes to power. It has become a familiar strategy post their win in Karnataka. They had announced provisions for all including the homeless, elderly, women, farmers, youths, and many more.
Empowering Telangana: Sonia Gandhi’s Vision
While making the announcement, Sonia Gandhi said:
“I, along with my colleagues, had the opportunity to be part of the birth of this great state. Now it is our duty to take it to a new height. It has been my dream to see the Congress government in Telangana that will work for all sections of society. Are you all going to give us your support?”
Key Highlights of the Six-Point Scheme:
Mahalakshmi Scheme for Women:
- ₹500 subsidized gas.
- Free travel in state transport buses.
- Financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month.
Farmers’ Welfare:
- Annual grant of ₹15,000.
- ₹500 bonus for paddy crops.
- ₹12,000 for agricultural laborers.
Gruha Jyothi Guarantee:
All households receive 200 units of free electricity.
Indiramma Indlu Guarantee:
Provision of house sites and ₹5 lakh for those without homes.
Telangana Movement Activists:
Allocation of 250 sq yard plots to those who participated in the Telangana movement.
Youth and Students’ Schemes:
Vidya Bharosa Cards worth ₹5 lakh.
Establishment of an International School in every district.
Elderly Welfare:
Monthly pension of ₹4,000.
₹10 lakh coverage under the Rajiv Arogyasri insurance.
Comparison with Existing State Schemes:
While the state government already provides ₹2016 as a pension, Congress promises to match or exceed this amount. The state’s Arogyasree health insurance exceeds the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat, offering a higher coverage limit of ₹10 lakh. The Congress scheme aims to complement the existing fee reimbursement scheme for higher education. The state government has also implemented a 2BHK housing scheme.
The Congress party’s six-point scheme for Telangana aims to address the diverse needs of the state’s population, focusing on women, farmers, youth, activists, the elderly, and the homeless. Sonia Gandhi’s vision for a Congress government in Telangana resonates with the party’s commitment to inclusive governance and welfare programs. The upcoming elections will determine whether the people of Telangana embrace these promises and elect a government that prioritizes their well-being.
