Historic Budget Boost for Women-Led Development

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated over Rs 3 lakh crore in the 2024-25 Union Budget to promote women-led development. This funding will benefit women and girls through various schemes and establish working women hostels to enhance their workforce participation.

In a groundbreaking move to promote women-led development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the 2024-25 Union Budget allocates over Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women and girls.

Presenting the Budget in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman emphasized that this financial commitment underscores the government's dedication to enhancing women's roles in economic growth.

Sitharaman also revealed plans to set up working women hostels, aimed at encouraging and supporting their participation in the workforce.