Under PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure, landmark social sector initiatives were introduced by the UPA, including RTI, NREGA, RTE, and the Right to Food. These initiatives originated from Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council and were crucial in policy reforms, including OBC quotas and a significant farm loan package.
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