On August 1, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the central government’s budgetary proposals, labeling them as a betrayal of the youth’s employment needs. Kharge’s critique centers on the employment-linked incentive schemes outlined in the Union Budget, arguing that these measures fall short of addressing the genuine concerns of job seekers and the industry.
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- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Union Budget, claiming the “B” in BJP’s budget stands for “Betrayal.”
- Kharge highlighted dissatisfaction with the employment-linked incentive schemes, referring to them as “Tokenism” and demanding clarity on their implementation.
- He questioned the Modi government’s commitment to providing long-term job solutions and accused it of deceiving the youth with temporary measures.
- Kharge called out the lack of detailed information on the five Employment-Link Incentive Schemes, questioning their effectiveness and stakeholder consultation.
- He compared the Modi government’s budget schemes unfavorably to the Congress Manifesto’s proposed “Right to Apprenticeship,” which he claims offers a more structured training system.
- Kharge accused the BJP government of neglecting the recruitment of SC, ST, OBC, and EWS youth in the public sector.
- He criticized the temporary nature of the employment and internship schemes, arguing they do not offer sustainable job opportunities.
- Kharge pointed out issues with the incentive scheme for first-time employees, including complex conditions and financial risks for employers.
- He demanded that the Modi government clarify how these schemes align with India’s minimum wage and questioned their overall effectiveness.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had previously announced an internship scheme to offer opportunities to one crore youth in top 500 companies, with an allowance of Rs 5000 per month.
