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What does the Indian budget of 2014 have in store for the women of India? Here's a list!
What does the Indian budget of 2014 have in store for the women of India? Here’s a list!
While it’s heartening to see the emphasis laid on development and economic advancement in Budget 2014, whether it will effectively tackle women’s concerns is to be seen. Here are the promises that the new government has made pertaining to women’s issues:
One of the key concerns about all these schemes and proposals is the absence of a specific time frame. This robs such measures of a sense of urgency and can affect results on the ground, as has happened with many schemes in the past.
What to look forward to:
Ajeevika, the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), aims to eliminate rural poverty through sustainable livelihood options. Under this mission, Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) are provided bank loans at 4% on prompt repayment in 150 districts and at 7% in all other districts. The proposed extension of the provision of bank loan for women SHGs is 4% in another 100 districts. India has roughly 650+ districts and this point will ensure that more than one-third of the districts are covered under this mission. This will be a huge jump in terms of outreach.
School curriculum will include a chapter on gender mainstreaming in order to sensitize young children and adults. The outcome may not be an immediate drop in rapes and crimes against women, but one hopes that it will result in a more inclusive mindset and attitude towards the women of this country.
The government’s main agenda is development of the country, and to provide more jobs to the youth. It is our hope that this development is for all, and that the country progresses faster. It must be ensured that the women of India move ahead at the same pace as men.
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