12 States to Spend ₹1.68 Lakh Crore on Women’s Cash Schemes by 2025-26: PRS Report

In a powerful sign of expanding social welfare commitments, twelve Indian States are set to collectively spend ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025–26, according to a new report by PRS Legislative Research. This marks a dramatic rise from just two States implementing such schemes three years ago, signaling […]