Cash transfers to women have gone from 1 to 15 states in 5 years
Unconditional cash transfers to women have surged from one state to 15, becoming a major welfare pillar with annual outlays reaching Rs 2.46 lakh crore by 2025. This significant shift is reshaping Indian welfare, impacting household spending, women's bargaining power, and state finances, despite fiscal strains. The money primarily funds essential needs like food and education.
Unconditional cash transfers to women have surged from one state to 15, becoming a major welfare pillar with annual outlays reaching Rs 2.46 lakh crore by 2025. This significant shift is reshaping Indian welfare, impacting household spending, women's bargaining power, and state finances, despite fiscal strains. The money primarily funds essential needs like food and education.
