The TDP-BJP-Jana Sena alliance released a joint manifesto for the AP elections on Tuesday. It was unveiled by the leaders of the three parties at TDP chief Chandrababu’s residence in Undavalli. Chandrababu, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, BJP state in-charge Siddharth Nath Singh and other important leaders participated in the event. Chandrababu said that the three parties have teamed up as an alliance with the aim of bringing the former glory to the Telugu nation. They made it clear that their goal is to protect the state. He said that he has come forward with Super Six schemes for the welfare of the poor. He said that the cooperation of the Center will be good for the implementation of the manifesto.
Pawan Kalyan said that the manifesto has been prepared to realize the aspirations of tomorrow. He said that the state is at the third place in farmers’ suicides. The public capital Amaravati was destroyed. More than hundred welfare programs have been cancelled. Millions of acres of people’s properties were seized. 12 thousand crores given by the center to the local organizations have been diverted. Pawan said that the alliance has come forward to put the state in a groove and to continue the regime of destruction.
Highlights of NDA’s promises
Super Six..
20 lakh jobs for youth / Unemployment benefit of Rs.3 thousand per month
15,000 per year for each school going student
Financial assistance of Rs.20 thousand per year to every farmer
Rs.1500 per month for each woman (19 years to 59 years)
3 free gas cylinders per household per year
Free bus travel for women
Super Six 2.0 / Shanmukha Strategy
Safe drinking water from house to house: tap connection to every house
Poor to Rich: Public, Private, People’s Partnership (24) Schemes to make the poor rich
To increase the skill level of the people by undertaking skill census across the state
Saubhagyapath: Subsidy up to Rs.10 lakh in project cost for small and medium enterprises and seed companies
Strong measures to rapidly increase the state’s gross domestic product
Development of all areas while continuing construction of public capital Amaravati
Mega DSC, Annual Job Calendar
Establishment of special employment zones for the development and job creation of Uttarandhra, Coastal and Rayalaseema regions.
MSME sector which creates the most employment is encouraged
Reopening and expanding every skill training center that has closed down
We will provide skill training and jobs to the youth according to the needs of the industries
Sports: We will develop world class sports infrastructure and groom the youth of the state as international sportspersons. We will make the state a platform for national and international sports competitions in the future
Digital Libraries: Establishment of digital libraries to prepare for central and state government exams We will implement the 10 percent EWS reservation brought by the NDA government. Every five years we will conduct a financial survey and implement reservations.
Increase in social security pensions
Increase from Rs.3 thousand to Rs.4 thousand (effective from April 2024)
We will increase the pension of the disabled by Rs.6,000.
A pension of Rs.15 thousand per month for those who are totally disabled
Pension of Rs.10 thousand per month for chronic diseases like kidney and thalassemia
Declaration of BC
Rs. 4 thousand per month pension for BCs only at the age of 50 years
A special act for the protection of BCs through the BC Sub Plan in five years Rs. We will spend one and a half lakh crores.
Political preference for BCs, 34% reservation in local bodies, nominated posts
We will pass a resolution for 33 percent reservation for BCs in the legislative assembly and send it to the center.
Political participation through nominations for communities with low population and who cannot contest elections
We will restore incentives for BC’s economic development and employment. Proportionately funded corporations
We will spend Rs.10 thousand crores in five years for self-employment. We will revive the ‘Adarana’ scheme with Rs.5000 crores.
Permanent Caste Certificates will be provided
We will reimburse GST on handloom products. 500 units for powerlooms and 200 units for handlooms free electricity
Nayi Brahmins: An honorarium of Rs.25 thousand for Nayi Brahmins working in temples. 200 units of free electricity for shops
Geetha workers : 10% allocation in liquor shops
Vaddera: 15% reservation in quarries.. Exemption in royalty, scenery charges
Rajaka: Incentive for construction of dobighats, concession on electricity charges
Fishermen: Financial assistance of Rs.20,000 to fishermen during their hunting break in the sea. Jio 217 will be cancelled. Financial assistance for repairs of boats, modern communication.
Establishment of a new corporation for the development of goldsmiths
Women’s Welfare:
Increase in interest free loans to self help societies from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.10 lakh
Measures for economic empowerment of women under P4 model through special scheme
We will pay gratuity to the Anganwadi workers as per Supreme Court verdict. Steps towards increase in minimum wage for Asha workers
Provision of hostel accommodation for working women
Loans to girl students through ‘Dreams of Dreams’ scheme.
Revival of festive gifts, wedding gifts
Employees and pensioners
We will review the CPS/GPS policy and work towards an acceptable solution
Better implementation of PRC for employees. Allowance payments will also be reviewed.
As soon as the coalition government comes, we will announce the IR to the government employees
We pay salaries and pensions to the employees and pensioners of the state on the 1st of every month. We will also arrange to pay the dues due to them. Steps towards formation of Pensioners Corporation.
Government schemes applicable to low paid outsourcing, contract and consolidated employees
The honorarium of volunteers has been increased from Rs.5 thousand to Rs.10 thousand
Dairy Farmers: Subsidies on purchase of cattle, feed, medicines – insurance facility – formation of Gokulas
Kapu Welfare: In addition to the welfare schemes implemented by the government, we will allocate funds of Rs.15 thousand crores for the welfare of the Kapus at least in the next five years and take measures for the empowerment and development of the Kapus.
We give priority to the skill development of Kapu youth and women and self-employment. We will complete the construction of Kapu buildings quickly.
Arya Vaishya welfare
Adequate allocation of funds to Arya Vaishya Corporation
Ease of interest free loans for small businessmen
Strong measures to conduct business in a free environment
Kanyakaparameshwari Ammavari self-offering day will be taken as an official event
Welfare of SC and ST
Pension is granted to SCs and STs only after 50 years. District wise classification will be done. Appointment of tribal teachers in the agency. Jio 3 renewal
Welfare of Muslim Minorities: Construction of Haj House near Vijayawada. Noor Basha Corporation was formed and allocation of Rs.100 crores every year
Interest free loans up to Rs.5 lakh through Minority Finance Corporation
10 thousand rupees per month for Imam and Maujans; An honorarium of Rs.5 thousand; Appointment of qualified Imams as Government Qazis
Financial assistance of Rs.5 thousand every month for the maintenance of mosques
Rs.1 lakh assistance for each Muslim going on Hajj
Kshatriya welfare
Bhogapuram Airport has been renamed as Alluri Sitaramaraj Airport
Allocation of 5 acres of land for construction of Alluri Sitaramaraj Smritivanam in public capital Amaravati
Welfare of upper caste poor: Appropriate funds will be allocated to Kamma, Reddy, Velama and other upper caste corporations and measures will be taken for their empowerment and development.
A special initiative for the welfare of Ex-Servicemen
We will form a special corporation and work for the welfare of ex-servicemen. We will solve their problems
Quality houses for all the poor:
2 cents in towns and 3 cents in villages will be sanctioned for house construction
So far sanctioned House Patta holders from Govt. we will complete the construction of pukka houses
Welfare of Christians
Formation of Christian Missionaries Properties Development Board
Financial assistance for construction and renovation of churches
Allotment of land for graveyards
Help for pilgrims to Jerusalem
Agriculture
9 hours quality free power supply
Government buys remaining electricity from subsidized solar pump sets
Establishment of Subsidized Agricultural Equipment, Price Stabilization Fund
Provide identity cards to tenant farmers and provide all welfare schemes
Enforcement of crop insurance, establishment of corporation and implementation of subsidy/welfare schemes for farmer labourers
1000 acres of organic farming (ZBNF) in each parliamentary constituency and support them in financial, cultivation and marketing aspects
Modernization of warehouses, cold storage units and setting up of new units in the public sector
Strict enforcement of APMC Act to curb exploitation by brokers
90% subsidy on drip irrigation
We will promote sericulture in the state and support the farmers. Thus we will provide employment opportunities in rural areas
We will repeal the Land Titling Act and protect people’s property
Irrigation Sector
Polavaram project to be completed quickly
Actions for speedy construction of projects like Galeru-Nagari, Handri-Neeva, Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanti, Thotapalli Reservoir, Vamsdhara-Nagavali River Linkage
Interlinking of rivers in the state-water per acre Completion of pending projects of Rayalaseema and Uttarandhra
The workers
Transport Sector: Establishment of driver empowerment organization and implementation of welfare programs like accident insurance, health insurance, education loans for all sections.
Interest subsidy above 5% on loans up to Rs.4 lakh for vehicle purchases with the aim of making drivers owners
Annual financial assistance of Rs.15 thousand to every auto driver, taxi driver with badge, every lorry and tipper driver with heavy license
Repeal of Jio 21 and reduction in burden of fines, reduction in increased green tax on vehicles
Unorganized Sector Workers: Restoration of Chandranna Bima. Applicable to all unorganized workers
We will control the prices of petrol and diesel
Liquor price control, abolition of toxic liquor brands
We will satisfy the hunger of the poor by setting up Anna canteens/in the spirit of Dokka Seethamma
We will review the ration distribution system and strengthen the civil supplies system
Fee Reimbursement: Fee reimbursement for aided colleges and private PG students will be restored
We will make the certificates hassle-free for the students by paying the fees to the colleges themselves
We will implement Free Sand Policy: A comprehensive sand policy to make sand accessible to the common man.
Chandranna Bima Scheme: Rs.5 lakh for natural death. Insurance facility of Rs.10 lakhs in case of accidental death
Medicine, health
For the first time in the country, health insurance of Rs.25 lakh per family in the state
Digital health cards for every citizen, establishment of Jana Aushadhi Kendras in all mandal centres
Free distribution of generic medicines for non-communicable diseases like BP and diabetes
Electricity charges will be controlled
Abolition of garbage tax, review of house taxes
Education
KG to PG Syllabus will be reviewed
Abolition of JEO 117 which led to closure of many schools in the state. Reopening of closed schools
Dr. Revival of Ambedkar Foreign Education Scheme
Strict measures will be taken in 100 days to eradicate ganja and drugs. We will take stricter laws if necessary.
Aqua: Cold storages with a storage capacity of 5 thousand tonnes in needy districts. We will supply electricity at Rs 1.50 per unit to those in all zones. We will reduce the prices of transformers. Aviators will be provided on a subsidized basis.
Inclusive Development: We will implement robust policies for rapid inclusive economic development that will provide adequate opportunities for the aspirants of a brighter future, especially the poor. Thus we will strengthen the wide implementation of welfare schemes with wealth creation.
Through the vision 2047 plan, we will take steps to implement many measures to build a developed India in the state as well.
Creation of infrastructure
Construction of roads from villages to mandal centers and district centers
We will develop social infrastructure
We will build ports, airports and railway projects quickly
Setting up of work stations in every mandal and district center for work from home
Safe drinking water supply to every household
Development of Uttarandhra
We will develop Visakha as a financial capital
Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor connecting major areas and paving the way for industrialization
Visakhapatnam will be established as a railway zone. We will immediately allocate the necessary and suitable land and implement the zone.
We will protect the steel industry of Visakhapatnam
Expeditious construction of projects like Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanti, Nagavali-Vamsadhara River Linkage, Totapalli Reservoir Modernization
Measures for stabilization of cashew and coconut prices
We will take steps for the construction of Kotipalli Narsapuram railway line.
Reconstruction of Amaravati as public capital
We will take strong measures for the reconstruction of the capital Amaravati, which will contribute to the progress of Navyandhra and help economic progress.
Industrialization and Investments
We will re-establish the brand AP which has been destroyed for the last five years, attract foreign investments on a large scale and increase the income of the state by setting up industries and give a big boost to the creation of job and employment opportunities. Adequate promotion through use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, mission learning to a full extent under the new industrial policy
Tourism: Setting up of tourism circuits like wildlife, adventure, heritage, eco, temple etc. in different parts of the state. Promotion of employment
Temples.. Welfare of Brahmins
Establishment of Hindu Endowment Board to protect the properties of Hindu temples and satras
We will ensure minimum wages for priests working in private temples
Minimum wage for priests working in temples with annual income above Rs.50,000 increased to Rs.15,000
Increase the amount of incense, lamp and offering to priests working in temples whose annual income is less than Rs.50,000 from Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 per month.
The respective temples have complete independence in matters related to Vedic and Agama Shastra
Restoration of historical buildings like Vei Kalla Mandapam which are the sources of sanctity of holy places like Tirupati / Ontimitta
Complete Protection of Temples- We will set up a special commission to punish those responsible for the attacks on temples during the previous government.
Priests and cooking Brahmins are recognized as caste professions
We will strengthen Brahmana Corporation, Brahmana Cooperative Credit Society
In all temples including Tirupati we will appoint a Brahmin as Trust Board member along with the priest.
We will build a building in each constituency for Brahmins to perform aparakarma
Unemployment benefit of Rs 3,000 under ‘Yuvagalam’ for unemployed who have studied Vedic education
Development of Rayalaseema
Priority for provision of drinking water, irrigation, education and medical facilities
Rayalaseema is the horticulture hub and seed capital
Immediate formation of high court bench in Kurnool
We will bring more industries like Kia and Isuzu and make Rayalaseema an automobile hub.
We will develop an industrial cluster connecting the Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor to key towns in Rayalaseema.
Actions for implementation of ‘Mission Rayalaseema’ announced in Yuvagalam Yatra
Panchayati Raj Declaration: The funds given by the Finance Commission will be directly provided to the Panchayats
We will give precedent to the Panchayati Raj system – we will give a boost to local governance
We will establish a vision for development through the Panchayati Raj system
5% of the budget will be earmarked for Panchayati Raj project proposals. We will raise it up to 10% in five years.
We will increase the present honorarium from Sarpanch to ZP chairmen.
Free accommodation for every accredited journalist
Advocates: Development of infrastructure in courts. Establishment of legal kiosk for free legal services, government stipend of Rs.10 thousand per month for junior lawyers, establishment of special training academy for training of junior lawyers
We will take steps to sell the property of Agrigold and provide it to the victims
We will restore peace and security that has deteriorated in five years. We give utmost priority to maintaining law and order.
