Union Budget 2024-25: Promoting Women-Led Development with Increased Allocations

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has received a budget allocation increase of 2.5% for FY 2024-25, totaling Rs 26,092 crore. The budget emphasizes women-led development, with over Rs 3 lakh crore allocated for schemes benefiting women and girls. Key schemes like Saksham Anganwadi, POSHAN 2.0, Mission VATSALYA, and Mission Shakti receive substantial funding.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has received a marginal 2.5% increase in its budget allocation for the fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling Rs 26,092 crore.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget that over Rs 3 lakh crore has been allocated for schemes benefitting women and girls, signaling the government's commitment to enhancing women's roles in economic development.

Key allocations include Rs 21,200 crore for Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 to combat malnutrition, Rs 2,516 crore for the SAMARTHYA sub-scheme, and Rs 1,472 crore for Mission VATSALYA. Other vital funds include Rs 629 crore for the SAMBAL sub-scheme, Rs 88.87 crore for NIPCCD, Rs 11.40 crore for CARA, and Rs 500 crore for the Nirbhaya Fund.

(With inputs from agencies.)