Promise of Change: MVA's Vision for Maharashtra

The opposition MVA released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, pledging free cervical cancer vaccines for girls, women's welfare initiatives, and youth employment support. The manifesto promises extensive social, economic, and infrastructural reforms, highlighting healthcare, social security, and industrial development in Maharashtra.

In a significant political move, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls on Sunday. The document, named 'Maharashtranama', proposes extensive social welfare and economic reforms aimed at bolstering healthcare, women's welfare, and youth employment in the state.

Key promises include free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16, additional leave days for women employees during menstruation, and a caste-based census. It also assures the establishment of separate departments and ministries for self-help groups, child welfare, and a new industrial policy for MSMEs. A notable feature is a promise of six subsidized cooking gas cylinders annually for women.

The manifesto advocates a 'Nirbhay Maharashtra' policy, enforcement of the Shakti law for the safety of women and children, and financial support for young girls upon reaching adulthood. With a focus on social security, the MVA promises to conduct reviews and provide support for affected farmers, youth employment schemes, and sanitation workers, along with infrastructure project recalibration to curb corruption and ensure sufficient funding.

(With inputs from agencies.)