Union Budget 2024: Budget outlay of over ₹3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women, girls, says Sitharaman

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Modi 3.0 Budget, allocating ₹3 lakh crore for women's initiatives like hostels, creches, and skilling. The number of new female members rose 12.1% in May 2024, with a 17.2% increase in net female additions. These measures support gender diversity goals and focus on the poor, women, youth, and farmers, aiming to boost women's participation in the workforce.