Cash transfers for women: Do direct benefits really improve household welfare – Experts explain
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- 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…
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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.
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