Question

Write a short note on 20-point Programme.

Answer 1

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced the 20-point programme on 1st July 1975 and resolved to make efforts towards rapidly becoming a developed nation. The main provisions of the 20 point programme are as follows:

1. The land ceiling for cities and agricultural land, equal division of wealth, minimum wages for workers, increase in water conservation schemes.
2. Workers’ participation in industry, national training scheme, freeing bonded labour.
3. Prevention of tax evasion, economic crimes, and smuggling. 
4. Regulation of prices of basic necessities, and improvements in the public distribution system.
5. Improvement in the textile industry by developing the handloom sector, waiving loans for weaker sections, housing, communication facilities, and making educational equipment available to schools.