Election 2019

Emphasis Given To Women In BJD Manifesto: Naveen

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OB Bureau

Nuapada: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday promised to provide work guarantee of up to Rs 5,000 crore under Mission Shakti and Rs 5 lakh loan at zero per cent interest to self-help groups if the party returns to power in the state.

During a marathon campaign at Komna in Nuapada district on Monday, he also announced:

  1. Hike in Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) amount from Rs 7 lakh for each woman to Rs 10 lakh now
  2. Free education to all girls from KG to higher education including medical, engineering and all types of educational courses
  3. Financial assistance of Rs 25,000 for marriage of poor girls
  4. Engagement of Mission Shakti workers in paddy procurement, Ashram school management, hospital management and supply of school uniforms to benefit them
  5. Accident insurance for SHG members

 

“We have been giving importance to women in our party manifesto,” said the Chief Minister.

Notably, Naveen is campaigning in Nuapada and Kalahandi districts.

OB Bureau

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