Empowering Change: India’s Bold Initiative to Directly Pay Women and Transform Welfare, Autonomy, and Politics
Image Credit: denisvostrikov/123rf.com Across India, a transformative initiative has emerged, providing unconditional cash transfers to millions of women. This program, which spans 12 states and benefits approximately 118 million adult women, recognizes the critical role that women’s unpaid labor plays in sustaining households. Each month, eligible women receive a payment ranging from 1,000 to 2,500…