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Women-centric cash transfer schemes and elections


Published on 2024-11-27 10:40:29 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Given the electoral benefits reaped by political parties, women-centric welfare schemes are here to stay, at least for the medium term

The article from The Hindu Business Line discusses the increasing trend of women-centric cash transfer schemes in India, particularly in the context of elections. It highlights how political parties are leveraging these schemes to appeal to women voters, who constitute a significant portion of the electorate. The piece points out that while these schemes, like the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh, aim to empower women financially, they often serve more as political tools rather than sustainable empowerment strategies. Critics argue that these initiatives might foster dependency rather than true economic independence, as they are frequently designed with short-term political gains in mind rather than long-term economic benefits. The article also touches on the broader implications of such schemes, questioning their effectiveness in genuinely uplifting women's status and economic conditions, and whether they are merely election-time tactics.

Read the Full Business Line Article at [ https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/women-centric-cash-transfer-schemes-and-elections/article68919623.ece ]