Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the pre-election Budget for 2024-25 and highlighted the NDA government's roadmap for women development. UPDATES
"Momentum for Nari Shakti: The empowerment of women through entrepreneurship, ease of living and dignity has gained momentum in these 10 years. 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans have been given to women entrepreneurs," Sitharaman said.
She also said, "We focus on outcomes and not outlays. Poor, women, youth and farmers are four castes for the government." and added, "Making triple talaq illegal, reservation of one-third seats for the women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies and giving over 70 per cent houses under PM Awas Yojana in rural areas to women as the sole or joint owner has enhanced their dignity."
On Lakhpati Didi, Sse said, "83 lakh self help groups with 9 crore women are transforming rural socio-economic landscape."
On Nari Shakti
Sitharaman said, "Female enrolment in higher education up by 28% in 10 years, in STEM courses, girls & women make 43% of enrolment, one of the highest in the world. All these steps are reflected in the increasing participation of women in the workforce. Making triple talaq illegal, reservation of 1/3 seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, over 70 % houses under PM Awas Yojana to women have increased their dignity."
Training programs
The mission focuses on skilling, re-skilling and upskilling through short-term and long-term training programmes. Under the mission, the government, through more than 20 central ministries/departments, is implementing various skill development schemes across the country. She also said there is a macro-economic stability and the country's economy is doing well. The government is focused on more comprehensive GDP, governance, development and performance, she added.
