A recent analysis by the Informed Voter Project reveals that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s pledges in its 2019 manifesto recorded dismal implementation rates. The initiative graded 42% of commitments in the women and child development sector as ‘very low performance,’...
Promise: 2019-24 Govt.
This page is displaying all promises in the category mentioned above. We’re in the process of assessing 140 promises made by the current National Government. View our latest assessment here: Promise vs Performance Report Card.
Conservation of rural water bodies and ground water recharge
We will form a new Ministry of Water unifying the water management functions to approach the issue of water management holistically and ensure better coordination of efforts. The Ministry will expeditedly take forward the ambitious programme, conceptualized by Shri...
Enable Annadaata (food provider) to become Urjadaata (energy provider)
"We view solar energy as an additional source of income for farmers and will encourage solar farming on a massive scale so as to enable the ‘Annadaata’(food provider) to become ‘Urja-daata’ (energy provider)." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto According to the research...
Support Co-ops & Farmer Producer Organisations
"We recognize the role of cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) can play in ensuring better market linkages and opportunities in the agricultural sector and we are committed to support and strengthen them." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation...
One crore hectares under micro-irrigation
"We will bring one crore hectares agricultural land under micro-irrigation, this would be supplemented with ‘fertigation’ to promote judicious use of fertilizers." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research below indicates that:1. While there has...
Create 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organisations
"We will enable the creation of 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) by 2022 to ensure economies of scale for farmers regarding access to inputs and markets." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto The Government of India has launched the Central Sector Scheme for...
Double honey production to increase farmer income
"We will launch a National Bee-keeping and Honey Mission to ensure additional returns to the farmers. We will double the honey production from the present 115,000 MT by developing infrastructural facilities and providing marketing support." — Promise in 2019 BJP...
Eco-tourism near organic farming to raise farmer income
"Promotion of organic eco-tourism in the vicinity of organic farming will also ensure additional income to the farmers. " — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:No progress has been made to further this scheme...
Goshalas linked to promotion of organic farming
"Goshalas in the country will be linked to the promotion of organic farming. " — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:There has been some progress made in the direction of the promise, but there is limited or no...
E-commerce Portal for Organic Produce
"We will launch a dedicated e-commerce poal to enhance the availability of organic produce to the doorsteps of consumers. " — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:1. Question No. 1710 (Unstarred) , Lok Sabha 17,...
Swachh Bharat Mission: Solid & Liquid Waste Management
"We have constructed over 9 crore toilets under our flagship programme, Swachh Bharat Mission. We will take the Mission to a new level through sustainable Solid Waste Management in every village. Through the mission, we will ensure 100% disposal of liquid waste...
Promote chemical-free organic farming
"We will promote chemical-free organic farming in an additional 20 lakh hectare of hilly, tribal and rainfed areas in the next 5 years." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:1. When evaluating performance from...
Village Storage Scheme for Produce
.."To enable the farmer to store the agri-produce near his village and sell at a remunerative price at an appropriate time, we will roll out a new Village Storage Scheme of agri-produce. We will provide farmers with loans at cheaper rates on the basis of storage...
Warehouse network across the country
"Warehouse Network across the Country: Our Pradhan Mantri Krishi SAMPADA Yojana highlights our focus on warehousing as a means of increasing farmers’ income. To further expand the warehousing infrastructure in the country, we will establish a National Warehousing Grid...
Efficient storage & transport for produce
"We will build an efficient storage and transport mechanism for agriculture produce." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:1. From the government release data, total Food Grain Production in India is 311 MMT...
Achieve self-sufficiency in oil seeds
"Oilseeds Mission: We will launch a new mission to achieve self-sufficiency in oil seeds and other agriproducts" — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:1. Domestic production of edible oils and oil-seed...
Assurance of Quality Seeds
"Assurance of Quality Seeds: We will ensure timely availability of improved seeds of promising varieties at affordable rates with doorstep testing facilities." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that:1. 2.2% of...
Empowering Farmers through Policies
"Empowering Farmers through Policies: We will work towards reducing all agricultural imports and institute a predictable expo and import policy with a built-in mechanism for encouraging exports and discouraging imports." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto An evaluation...
Ensure risk mitigation and insurance cover for all farmers
"Voluntary enrollment in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Our scheme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has ensured risk mitigation and provided insurance cover for all farmers. We will make enrolment of farmers under the scheme voluntary." — Promise in 2019 BJP...
Interest-free Kisan Credit Card loans
"Interest-free Kisan Credit Card loans: We will provide short-term new agriculture loans up to Rs. 1 lakh at a 0% interest rate for 1-5 years on the condition of prompt repayment of the principal amount." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto According to:1. Question No....
25 lakh crore investment in Agri-rural sector
"₹25 lakh crore investment in Agri-rural sector - We are commied to making an investment of Rs. 25 lakh crore to improve the productivity of the farm sector." —Promise in BJP 2019 Manifesto An evaluation of the research information below indicates that: 1....
Pension for small and marginal farmers
"Pension for small and marginal farmers - We will launch a pension scheme for all small and marginal farmers in the country so as to ensure social security to them on reaching 60 years of age." — Promise in 2019 BJP Manifesto The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana,...
Ensure financial support to farmers: PM-KISAN
"Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana to all - We have launched Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana to ensure financial support to farmers owning land up to 2 hectares. We will further expand the coverage of the scheme to all the farmers in the country." -...