
Cash transfers for women: Do direct benefits really improve household welfare – Experts explain
More than 15 states have unconditional cash transfer schemes for women across India, costing roughly ₹2.68 lakh crores and reaching almost 120 million beneficiaries. These schemes provide regular unconditional monthly payments ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 to support financial independence. Are such schemes an effective tool of welfare, or are







