Key policies brought in by the Indian National Congress that helped build the Nation 1970s

Below are some Glimpse of Key Policies

Operation Flood, 1970 (White Revolution) - To generate a flood of milk in the rural areas and ensure flow into cities

Abolition of Privy Purse, 1971 - Another step towards an egalitarian and just society

Creation of Bangladesh, 1971 - Indian govt decided to support the creation of a separate state for ethnic Bengalis

Accelerated Rural water Supply Programme, 1972-73 - To increase coverage of drinking water supply across the country

Central Council of Homeopathy was set up, 1973

First Nuclear Test at Pokhran, 1974

Twenty point programme, 1975 - To eradicate poverty and improve the quality of life of the underprivileged

National Informatics Centre, 1976 - Set up as a promoter of digital opportunities for sustainable development

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 - An economic instrument for water conservation and pollution control

Press Council Act, 1978 - To preserve freedom of Press and maintain standards of news agencies

Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 - To regulate the condition of service of inter-state labourers
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