Cash transfers for women: Do direct benefits really improve household welfare – Experts explain
· livemint.com
More than 15 states have unconditional cash transfer schemes for women across India, costing roughly ₹2.68 lakh crores and reaching almost 120 million beneficiaries. These schemes provide regular unconditional monthly payments ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 to support financial independence.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, or the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, on 1 August, providing ₹2,500 per month to ...