Budget 2024: Modi government is going to present the first budget of its third term on 23 July. People are hoping that the government can make attractive announcements covering all sections of the budget. There is a possibility of special announcements for women as well. The government can bring Ladli Behna Yojana for women in the country like Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh government is giving Rs. 1250 to women. The central government can also implement this scheme in the entire country.
These announcements are likely to be made for women in the budget
-Millionaire Focus on making women self-reliant through Didi Yojana
, Additional measures possible for initiatives like DBT for cooking gas
, Free health check-up or subsidised health check-up scheme for women will increase funds for government hospitals
, Encourage minors aged 9 to 14 years to get vaccinated against cervical cancer
, Health cover under Ayushman Bharat scheme for ASHA sisters and Anganwadi workers
, Demand to bring all pregnant women and child health related schemes under one comprehensive program
, Rs. 30 crore Mudra loan scheme simplified to empower women entrepreneurs
, Efforts to increase women's participation in the workplace
-Rural Advocacy for giving 70% houses to women under PM Housing Scheme in areas
What is the Ladli Scheme of Madhya Pradesh Government?
Under the Madhya Pradesh Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahana Yojana, 1.2 crore women of the state have been given Rs. 1250. The state government has increased this amount to Rs. 3000. The minimum age limit to avail the Ladli Bahana Yojana has been reduced from 23 years to 21 years. The number of beneficiaries has increased to 1.32 crores. Women of any family can apply under this scheme. The condition is that women paying income tax and women paying taxes in the family will not be able to apply.