Question

Form groups of 4–6 students. Identify and compare the policy preferences on the following parameters for two political parties in the last Lok Sabha Elections using credible sources like party manifestos, newspapers, etc. Present the points of comparison in a poster using bullet points, symbols, colour coding, etc.

Policy area	Party’s viewpoint	Any policy/law that aligns with the party’s viewpoint	Source
Education
National security
Social welfare
Environment
Economy
Health

Answer 1

Policy area	Party’s viewpoint	Any policy/law that aligns with the party’s viewpoint	Source
Education	Focus on primary education accessibility and teacher training.	Right to Education Act, 2009.	ECI Party Manifesto A
National security	Stricter border control and modernisation of armed forces.	Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, (multiple amendments).	Defence Ministry Reports.
Social welfare	Expansion of food security and housing schemes for the poor.	National Food Security Act, 2013; PMAY scheme.	Ministry of Social Justice
Environment	Promotion of renewable energy (solar/wind) and reforestation.	Promotion of renewable energy (solar/wind) and reforestation.	Ministry of Environment Reports
Economy	Incentives for domestic manufacturing (e.g., ‘Make in India’) and ease of doing business.	GST implementation and Corporate Tax reforms.	Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Health	Focus on preventative care and affordable universal health insurance.	Focus on preventative care and affordable universal health insurance.	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare