Cash transfer schemes for women as new poll plank
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cash transfer schemes for women as new poll plank

The Hindu  

In the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, there was a pattern that was followed — having a cash transfer scheme for women that is at the centre of political campaigning. Beginning in August, the National Democratic Alliance government in Maharashtra came up with the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, wherein women who met the criterion would receive ₹1,500 a month in their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The Opposition-ruled State of Jharkhand also had the ‘Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana’, in August, which offered financial assistance of ₹1,000 to eligible women. So, why is it that across States, cash transfer schemes for women are growing in popularity? The hurried manner in which Parliament passed the women’s reservation Bill and the renewed focus on ‘Nari Shakti’ are testimony to the rising pressure on political parties to acknowledge the change.

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BJP's Winning Formula: Women Voters & Welfare Schemes
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1 week, 5 days ago

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The Hindu  

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After Jharkhand poll debacle, BJP says women voters were wooed away by cash transfer scheme
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Hindu  

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This was the first time women felt valued beyond their votes: Aditi Tatkare
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Hindu  

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Polls and freebies: Who doesn’t love cash transfers but are these really the answer?

Live Mint  

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4 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Welfare politics swings the polls
1 month ago

Welfare politics swings the polls

Hindustan Times  

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1 month ago

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India Today  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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The Quint  

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Increased participation to political exclusion: The women factor in UP polls
2 years, 10 months ago

Increased participation to political exclusion: The women factor in UP polls

India Today  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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Live Mint  

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