UDF Unveils Promises for Kerala Assembly Elections
UDF releases manifesto for Kerala Assembly polls
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The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala has released its manifesto ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, proposing free travel for women on state buses, increased welfare pensions, and financial support for students and small businesses. Key initiatives also include an insurance scheme for families and the establishment of a tribal university.
- 01Free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses.
- 02Welfare pension increased to ₹3,000 per month.
- 03Monthly assistance of ₹1,000 for college-going girl students.
- 04Insurance scheme of ₹25 lakh for every family in Kerala.
- 05Interest-free loans of ₹5 lakh for small businesses.
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The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for April 9. Key proposals include free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses and an increase in the welfare pension to ₹3,000 per month. Additionally, the UDF promises ₹1,000 monthly assistance for college-going girl students. The manifesto outlines a ₹25 lakh insurance scheme for every family in Kerala and interest-free loans of ₹5 lakh for small businesses. Other initiatives focus on the development of the airline sector, wage revisions for scheme workers like ASHA and Anganwadi workers, financial aid for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with a turnover of ₹100 crore, and the establishment of a tribal university in Wayanad district.
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These proposals aim to enhance the welfare of women and families in Kerala, potentially improving financial stability for many households.
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