Budget allocation to women, child development raised by 25%
The Centre has increased the budget allocation for Women and Child Development by about 25% to ₹22,095 crore. The government has also allocated ₹2,700 crore for the maternity benefit scheme which entitles ₹6,000 per pregnant woman. However, the allocation for Nirbhaya fund, which includes supporting NGOs working for the safety of women, has remained constant at ₹500 crore.