NEW DELHI: Ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Thursday gave assurance regarding the party's commitment to offer employment opportunities to the youth of the country and announced a five-pointer list for a new 'Rozgar Revolution.' The five promises were announced during the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
The list included pointers such as 'Bharti Bharosa' (recruitment trust), confirmation for the first job, freedom from paper leaks, social security in the gig economy and financial assistance through 'Yuva Roshni.'
Taking to his social media handle, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge mentioned 'Youth Justice' and posted, "As soon as the Congress government is formed in 2024, a new employment revolution will begin by giving recruitment assurance to the youth of the country. Today the Congress Party is making a big announcement for crores of youth of this country, which has 5 main points."
The first point included 'Bharti Bharosa' or recruitment trust by the Congress party wherein the party guaranteed recruitment to the youth and asserted that all the 30 lakh vacancies in the Central Government would be filled.
The second point said that the first job of the youth would be confirmed and that the grand old party would provide apprenticeship training to every Diploma or Degree holder youth below 25 years of age in the government or private sector.
The post also mentioned freedom from paper leaks and said that the party would put an end to the paper leaks by bringing a new law.
The fourth point said that Congress would offer social security in the gig economy for the welfare of the people.
The fifth point stated financial assistance under 'Yuva Roshni' and stated that a fund would be created with an amount of Rs 5 thousand crore which will be distributed to youth below 30 years of age to start their own business - Startup
Congress's manifesto committee, led by former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on Wednesday, handed over a copy of the draft manifesto to party President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Delhi.