BJP’S promises ahead of the Lok Sabha polls

FOR THE POOR AND MIDDLE-CLASS

“We will continue to focus on empowering poor families to improve their quality of life, increase income and help them live with dignity.”

Free ration for the poor for the next five years

Free treatment of up to ₹5L for poor families under Ayushman Bharat.

Clean drinking water for all households under the Har Ghar Nal se Jal scheme. Widen the startup ecosystem to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Expand top educational institutions, upgrading universities.

YOUTH, WOMEN, SENIOR CITIZENS

“Our vision is to build a Viksit Bharat where young citizens can fully realise their potential”

Three crore rural women to become Lakhpati Didis.

Integrate women SHGS with the service sector, enhancing market access Prevention, reduction of anaemia, breast cancer, cervical cancer, osteoporosis.

Fill govt vacancies on time, transparently.

Set up a framework to encourage startups in govt procurement. Implement a law to prevent paper leaks. Expand Ayushman Bharat to cover senior citizens.

FARMERS, LABOURERS, SMALL BUSINESSES

“The dignity and empowerment of farmers is one of our top-most priorities.”

Increase minimum support prices for crops Launch an indigenous Bharat Krishi satellite for farm-related activities

Review the national floor-level minimum wages periodically Including auto-rickshaw, taxi, truck drivers, other drivers in all social security schemes.

Empower small traders, MSMES through ONDC

WELFARE FOR BACKWARD GROUPS

“We are committed to improving the lives of all marginalised sections.... Viksit Bharat will be Inclusive Bharat”

Eliminate malnutrition among tribal children

Comprehensive healthcare in tribal areas

Measures to eliminate sickle-cell anaemia.

Build a system to preserve/allow languages of linguistic minorities to be translated

SOFT POWER AND FOREIGN POLICY

“We will strengthen our position and conduct our policies to further our national interests”

Seeking permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

Bringing back stolen Indian idols and artefacts.

Collaborate with countries to revitalise sites of Indian civilisation.

Establish Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres to offer training in yoga, ayurveda, Indian languages, classical music etc

INTERNAL SECURITY

“In the last 10 years, we have taken a firm stand on protecting our country and citizens” Establish military theatre commands for more efficient operations. Tech on fenced borders to make fencing smarter.

Implement Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita through training, online courses, university and law school curriculums Implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA.

Launch a National Forensics Mission

ECONOMY, JOBS, MANUFACTURING

“We will launch our country on the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047”

Making India the third-largest economy in the world.

Expanding employment opportunities. Measures to make India a global manufacturing hub by 2030. Completely revamping economic and commercial legislations for our economic needs.

Elevating India’s ability in semiconductor design, manufacturing.

INFRASTRUCTURE, RAILWAYS, AVIATION

“We have transformed infrastructure in terms of quality, quantity and reach.”

Increase passenger capacity by 2030 to cut waiting lists.

Revamping all major and medium-sized stations Feasibility studies for bullet train corridors in the north, south, east Amrit Kaal Civil Aviation Master Plan to transform airports into regional international hubs. Energy independence by 2047.

GOVERNANCE, BATTLING GRAFT

“‘Reform, Perform, Transform’ is our mantra for good governance.” Bringing in a Uniform Civil Code. National Litigation Policy to expedite the resolution of all matters.

Making ‘one nation, one election’ a reality.

Provisions for a common electoral roll Introducing a Police Modernization Scheme

PUBLIC HEALTH

“Modi's guarantee is to further increase the government’s efforts for a healthy India.”

More UG, PG seats for medical education.

Expand PM-ABHIM for robust health care.

Emergency And Trauma Care Mission to provide immediate care

Enhanced coverage of mental health initiatives

EDUCATION

“Redefine the education ecosystem by envisioning modern, universalised, quality education”

Implementing “One Nation, One Student ID”.

Incorporating industry-aligned curriculum and skill development.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

“Ensuring every part of India progresses equally, fostering growth and innovation.”

Work towards solving inter-state border disputes amongst Northeastern states.

Leverage Northeast as a strategic gateway for the Act

East Policy

Transform India’s islands into premier global tourism destinations

Partner with neighbouring countries to manage Himalayan rivers, mitigate flood impact.

TECH AND SPACE

“Our vision is for Bharat to be a champion in technological innovations”

Launch Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission, land an astronaut on the Moon.

Set up a Global Space Academy.

Set up an Anusandhan Fund to promote scientific research. National Atmospheric Mission (Mausam) to make India “weather ready”

CULTURE AND SPIRITUALITY

A boost to religious tourism

Significant new projects to develop religious and tourist sites inspired by the Kashi Vishwanath corridor model will be taken up across the

country