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PRELIMINARY

NCP is the true inheritor of the political legacy of the early stalwarts and veterans of freedom struggle.

NCP is the Millennial Party with a modem and progressive orientation—an alternative to communal BJP and authoritarian Congress.

Ideology of NCP is holistic democracy anchored on Gandhian secularism, equity and social Justice and
federalism-based national unity.



CITIZENSHIP

Appropriate legal measures for barring persons of foreign origin from accessing high offices, without detracting from Dr. B.R.Ambedkar.



POLITICAL STABILITY

Fixed term for Lok Sabha

Electoral reforms based on recommendations of Law Commission—especially to secure probity and standards in public life.

Transformation of administration into a neutral, transparent and accountable entity.



FORMATION OF NEW STATES

Support for formation of Jharkhand, Uttrakhand and Chattisgarh States.

Elected Assembly for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.



NATIONAL SECURITY

Establishment of a clear, comprehensive and integrated defence policy on a viable security doctrine.

Revamping the National Security Council with a full-time National Security Advisor to assess intelligence, formulate policy and give direction to management of national security issues.

Enhancement of defence and combat readiness of the Services.

Establishment of a vibrant and responsive Defence Information System.

An exclusive permanent Pay Commission for Defence Service personnel.



FOREIGN POLICY

Strategic partnership with countries which are traditionally alive to India's concerns.

Perspective Dialogues and confidence building with countries relations with which have come under strain.

Seeking broad based, forward looking and stable relationship with USA; 'Putting relationship with China on even keel; and fortifying and enhancing time-tested bonds with Russia.

Look-East Policy.

Emphasis on extended neighbourhood.

Emphasis on economic and commercial diplomacy.

Seeking universal and non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament.

Taking independent Indian position and identity in world affairs.

Seeking Membership in UN Security Council.

MANAGEMENT OF THE ECONOMY

Strategy of prosperity through competition.

Macro-economic management to be geared to pre-emption of wastage of resources and wealth generation—fiscal discipline.

Reform process to be continued in a calibrated manner.

Strategic State intervention where needed.

Enhancing GDP Growth to 8%.

Development and Investment Oriented Banking; Banking Vigilance.

Inflation Control.



AGRICULTURE

Taking Green Revolution to the Qangetic East, the Brahmaputra Valley and Central India; investments in agricultural infrastructure; crop diversification.

Crop Insurance that works.

Farmer Protection—Remunerative farming.

Comprehensive National Agricultural Policy.



INDUSTRY

Sustained reform of industrial sector.

Growth oriented Dis-investment; Partnership with the Public.

Promotion of Venture Capital.

Enactment of a Competition Law.

Creation of independent anti-dumping authority.

Meeting challenge of WTO commitments.

Continuous rationalisation of the Company Law.

Creation of a Commission on Corporate Governance.

Credit access and incentives for small scale industries.

Resurgence of khadi and village industries.

Revamping of the BIFR.



INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Promotion of computer software industry.

Carrying internet service to the people.



FOREIGN TRADE

Efforts for reversal of deceleration in export growth.

Diversification of export basket.

Expansion of value added exports.

Perspective plans for diversifying direction of exports.

Promotion of foreign investment and capital flows with safeguards.

Development of tourism industry with significant involvement of private sector.



INFRASTRUCTURE

High priority investments for infrastructure development; mix of public, private and external funding for the
purpose.

Technological up-gradation of public utility services.

Creation of an independent and professionally manned Railways Safety Regulatory Commission.

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