And welfare for all: Choosing happiness over populism

The focus here is not solely on economic growth but on economic growth plus happiness, and needs an incremental approach.

In Congress rule, farmers won't face jail for loan default: Rahul

Gandhi said if his party was voted to power at the Centre, 22 lakh youth will be given government jobs in a year.

The former finance minister also said it was a "promise" of the Congress not to increase the tax burden of the middle class.

He also said the Congress, if voted to power, would not allow the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill.

The scheme would jumpstart the country's economy as the beneficiaries would start making purchases with the money received by them, Gandhi said.

Economist Arvind Panagariya said that 'Nyay' is difficult to implement and unlikely to achieve its intended objective.

Stating that details of the scheme will in the manifesto, Chidambaram said: "it will be explained when Congress forms government".

The scheme is to be a part of the Congress’ election manifesto.

The scheme would be a part of the Congress manifesto which will be released on April 2 here.