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Odisha Congress Reveals Nuapada Bypoll Plan to End Migrant Labour Crisis

The Odisha Congress has released its manifesto for the Nuapada by-election with several key promises. They aim to tackle the migrant labour issue by promoting agriculture-based industries and strengthening employment schemes. The party also committed to ensuring irrigation coverage for 60% of agricultural land through various water projects. Additionally, they promised to fill all vacant teaching and medical positions across the district if their candidate wins.

Key Points: Congress Manifesto for Nuapada Bypoll Tackles Migrant Labour

  • Congress pledges to end migrant labour through agriculture-based industries
  • Promises 60% irrigation coverage via Patora Dam development
  • Commits to filling vacant teacher and doctor positions
  • Highlights past developmental works during Congress rule
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Odisha Congress releases manifesto for Nuapada Bypoll; promises to tackle migrant labour issue

Odisha Congress promises to address migrant labour issues, ensure 60% irrigation coverage, fill teacher and doctor posts in Nuapada bypoll manifesto.

"We will compel the state government to resolve these issues by consistently raising them in the Assembly - OPCC President"

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6

The opposition Congress party on Thursday released its manifesto for the ongoing Nuapada by-election, promising to address several long-standing issues, including the menace of migrant labour and ensuring irrigation coverage for 60 per cent of agricultural land, among others, if the party wins the bypoll.

"The manifesto outlines Ghasiram Majhi's past struggles, the key issues in the constituency, and our proposed solutions. Voters have the right to know their candidate, and with widespread interest among the people of Odisha in the bypoll's outcome, this manifesto is crucial. We will compel the state government to resolve these issues by consistently raising them in the Assembly," said the OPCC President.

The manifesto also highlighted the developmental works undertaken for Nuapada during the Congress party's rule in the state, during Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das's tenure as MP, as well as by the party's bypoll candidate, Ghasiram Majhi.

The party promised to end the scourge of 'Dadan Shramik' or migrant labour by promoting agriculture-based industries, developing agriculture and small-scale industries, and strengthening MGNREGS.

It also assured irrigation coverage for 60 per cent of agricultural land in the constituency through the development of the Patora Dam, the Tikhali project, and other minor irrigation projects, along with the construction of cold storages and the effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act to address issues faced by farmers and tribal communities in the Nuapada district.

The Congress further promised that if its candidate, Majhi, wins the bypoll, the party will ensure the filling of vacant teacher posts in educational institutions and doctor posts in Primary and Community Health Centres across the district.

According to the manifesto, several developmental works were undertaken when the Congress was in power, both at the state and the Centre.

The major projects highlighted include the approval of a super-speciality hospital in Nuapada in 2013 during the Congress-led government at the Centre, the construction of the Patora Dam during the party's rule in the state between 1995 and 2000, the Centre's approval of a National Highway passing through the district, and the establishment of two Kendriya Vidyalayas, among others.

- IANS

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Priya S
Promises during elections are easy to make. We've heard similar things before. The real question is - will they actually implement these plans? The irrigation coverage promise sounds good, but we need to see action, not just words.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked with tribal communities in Odisha, I appreciate that they're addressing Forest Rights Act implementation. This is crucial for protecting the rights of indigenous people. Hope they follow through!
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Arjun K
The focus on agriculture-based industries is exactly what we need. Instead of our youth migrating to cities, we should create opportunities here. Cold storages and better irrigation can transform farming in this region. 👍
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Michael C
Filling teacher and doctor posts is a basic necessity that should have been addressed long ago. It's sad that this is still an election promise in 2023. Every constituency deserves proper healthcare and education facilities.
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Nisha Z
Good to see concrete plans like Patora Dam development and Tikhali project mentioned. These are long-pending projects that can really benefit farmers. Hope this isn't just another jumla!

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