Unconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improvements in savings and consumption. These schemes boost household finances and reduce family spending outflows. Spending patterns shift towards lifestyle, medical, and educational purposes. Over fifteen states now implement such direct income support programs.

MUMBAI: Mumbai: Direct benefit transfer schemes targeted at women are yielding disproportionately higher gains in household welfare, nutrition and children’s education, according…

EAC-PM paper reveals women-targeted cash transfers outperform gender-neutral schemes, boosting financial outcomes and encouraging digital payment adoption.

Unconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improvements in savings and consumption. These…

NEW DELHI: The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended periodic revisions to unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women, saying benefit…

Direct cash transfers to women boost household savings and spending effectively. Schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha showed significant improvements in savings. Monthly account…