Congress Manifesto Promise # 13

The thirteenth promise from the manifesto is given below : Congress Manifesto - Peoples hope

Promise # 13 : Other promises which are very general in nature and not very clear:

1) Will pursue judicial reforms to ensure timely completion of the hearing and disposal of cases.What type of reforms?

2)A statutory National Heritage Sites Commission will be made fully operational. No specifics, too general.

3)Will bring school curricula of various communal and sectarian organizations — regardless of their affiliation —under the regulatory purview of an empowered national body. How the national body will perform the monitoring? What will be the functions of the regulatory body.

4)A “new deal” for SMEs(to small and medium enterprises) and for first-generation entrepreneurs by assuring them greater access to collateral-free credit, liberating them from the multiplicity of laws and forms, and freeing them from the clutches of inspectors. Whats the new ?

5)We will maintain the path of high growth with fiscal prudence and low inflation.To general.

6)Will ensure that the policies for attracting private investment for oil exploration will also be followed for other mineral resources, including coal and iron-ore.What type of measures? Who will be regulating the activities?

7)Regulations will be made to ensure good corporate governance, ethical business practices and accountability to all stakeholders. Hope this avoids Satyam part II.

8)We will continue to be sensitive to regional aspirations. How will the regional aspirations be adressed? What measures will be taken?

9)We will continue to pursue an independent, pro-India foreign policy. :)

The Promise # 13 can be accessed based on the implementation of each of above 9 targets.