Congress’s Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme “NYAY” Explained In 10 Points

Congress's Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme

> While Rahul Gandhi initially said the "minimum income line" is R 12,000 per annum and the scheme will benefit individuals earning less than that, the Congress chief clarified that the scheme will supplement the income of the poor if it is less than R 12,000 per month.

"The minimum income line is R 12,000 per month. Whatever the difference – say the income is R 6,000 – we will top it up. Those who earn less than R 12,000, we will take their earnings to R 12,000," Rahul Gandhi said.

"It’s an extremely powerful, extremely dynamic, extremely well-thought-through idea… […]

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