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 amounts should keep pace with inflation and changing household spending needs.

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.