Key policies brought in by the Indian National Congress that helped build the Nation 1960s

Below are some Glimpse of Key Policies

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 - To prevent infliction of unnecessary pain on animals

Establishment of IITs, IIMs and AIIMS,1961

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 - Consolidated anti-dowry laws passed in different states

The Atomic Energy Act, 1962- To provide for development, control and use of atomic energy for the welfare of people

Official Languages Act, 1963 - To provide for the languages which may be used for official purposes

The Food Corporations Act, 1964 - To provide for the establishment of Food Corporations for the purpose of trading in food-grains and other foodstuffs

Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 - To provide for the payment of bonus to persons employed in certain establishments

Creation of separate states, 1966 - Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh were created

Green Revolution in India, 1967 - India became one of the leading agricultural nations from a food-deficient country

National Education Policy, 1968 - For a radical reconstruction of the education system and give greater attention to science & tech.