
Find out what Congress has in store for women voters in UP
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday released the party's manifesto for the women of the state of Uttar Pradesh ahead of the legislative polls in early 2022.
While releasing the manifesto, Priyanka Gandhi announced that this move was to empower women and ensure that they get their rights and what is rightfully due to them.
The manifesto proposes 40% reservation in government jobs for females of the states. Businesses employing up to 50 per cent women will get tax exemption and assistance.
Every girl studying in class 12th will receive a smartphone, according to the manifesto. Further, a scooty for every girl enrolled in undergraduate programmes.
In addition, the manifesto proposes free travel for women in government-run buses.Three gas cylinders free of cost every year.
In a bid to improve women's health, the manifesto also proposes free treatment of up to ₹10 lakh in government hospitals.