WOMEN & BUDGET

HOW CAN BUDGET 2023-24 BOOST WOMEN EMPOWERMENT?

Published By Livemint | 30 Jan, 2023

From funding welfare schemes to providing tax benefits, know what women can expect from Budget 23-24

Rise in no. of schemes funded under gender budget in Union Budget 2023-24

Govt can increase monetary cap in existing women-oriented scheme

Govt can provide tax relief or subsidy to women entrepreneurs

Women can also expect reservations in govt’s startup schemes

There can be a rise in the amount of women pension plan or increase in coverage