Explore the groundbreaking initiatives in Budget 2024 that aim to elevate Nari Shakti. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's strategic focus on women's empowerment is set to redefine India's socio-economic landscape. Join us for a comprehensive analysis of the game-changing measures that promise to shape the future for women across the nation.
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00:00 30 crore mudra yojana loans have been given to women entrepreneurs.
00:04 The interim budget 2024-25 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
00:14 has taken significant strides towards empowering women in India.
00:18 Let's delve into the key highlights that reflect the government's commitment
00:23 to women-led development.
00:25 Hello and welcome, you are watching One India News with me, Arushi Ranjan.
00:29 The Finance Minister Sitharaman emphasized the growing influence of women in India's workforce,
00:38 with a 28% increase in women's enrollment in higher education over the past decade
00:43 and 43% enrollment in STEM courses, the highest globally.
00:48 The budget acknowledges and supports women's advancements in education and careers.
00:54 Female enrollment in higher education has gone up by 28% in 10 years.
01:00 In STEM courses, girls and women constitute 43% of enrollment, one of the highest in the world.
01:09 All these measures are getting reflected
01:16 in the increasing participation of women in workforce.
01:22 The government's focus on women is evident in its legislative actions,
01:26 from making triple talaq illegal to reserving one-third of seats for women in Parliament
01:32 and State Assemblies through the Nari Shakti Vandaan Bill.
01:35 This sends a clear message about the Modi government's commitment to women's welfare.
01:41 Making triple talaq illegal, reservation of one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha
01:49 and State Assemblies.
01:53 Finance Minister Sitharaman highlighted the importance of women voters,
01:57 indicating a shrinking gender gap among Indian voters.
02:00 As per projections, women voters are expected to comprise roughly
02:05 half of the electorate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
02:09 This shift underscores the increased influence of women in shaping the political landscape.
02:15 Momentum for Nari Shakti. The empowerment of women through entrepreneurship,
02:20 ease of living and dignity for them has gained momentum in these 10 years.
02:26 An impactful announcement in the budget is the government's commitment to focus on
02:31 cervical cancer vaccination. With cervical cancer being the second most common cancer in Indian
02:38 women, the initiative aligns with the WHO's 1970-90 cervical cancer elimination strategy target
02:46 for 2030, aiming to vaccinate 90% of girls with the HPV vaccine.
02:52 The budget also brings maternal and child care schemes under a comprehensive programme,
02:57 streamlining policies for their better implementation.
03:01 An encouraging move is the announcement of making 3 crore women Lakhpati Didis,
03:06 supported by 83 lakh self-help groups. This initiative, aimed at training women in self-help
03:13 groups, is to earn a sustainable income of at least Rs 1 lakh per annum per household,
03:20 aligning with the government's vision of making women self-reliant.
03:24 The further boost of women entrepreneurs, the budget allocates 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans
03:30 specifically for women.
03:32 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans have been given to women entrepreneurs.
03:37 Extending the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to all ASHA and Anganwadi workers
03:47 is a significant move towards ensuring healthcare access for women in these crucial roles.
03:53 In essence, the interim budget 2024-25 stands as a testament to the government's commitment
04:01 to fostering Nadi Shakti and ensuring the holistic development of women in India.