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12 Indian states will allocate Rs 1.68 lakh crore for unconditional cash transfers to women in 2025-26, a massive jump from just two states three years ago, per PRS Legislative Research report.

Programs like Bihar's Mai Behen Maan Yojana (Rs 30,000/year) and Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin (Rs 1,500/month) drive the rise, targeting economic empowerment amid elections.

These schemes consume 5-10% of state budgets, raising fiscal sustainability questions; report urges monitoring for outcomes like nutrition and education

A total of 12 states across India will collectively spend Rs 1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer schemes for women in 2025-26, up from just two states implementing such programmes three years ago, according to a new report by think tank PRS Le

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