Politics and Government Politics and Government
Fri, November 29, 2024
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump's first term
Thu, November 28, 2024
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
united Ireland. And it's
Wed, November 27, 2024
Tue, November 26, 2024
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trust Matters in Cabinet Picks
Mon, November 25, 2024
Sun, November 24, 2024
Thu, November 14, 2024
Tue, November 12, 2024
Thu, April 23, 2009
Mon, February 2, 2009
[ Mon, Feb 02nd 2009 ] - Nathan Burkes
Is Obama a rock star?
Fri, January 30, 2009

Women-centric cash transfer schemes and elections


//politics-government.news-articles.net/content/ .. centric-cash-transfer-schemes-and-elections.html
Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 10:40 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • 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 ]

Publication Contributing Sources