Budget 2024: 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans given to women entrepreneurs, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the pre-election Budget for 2024-25 and highlighted the NDA government’s roadmap for women development. UPDATES

“Momentum for Nari Shakti: The empowerment of women through entrepreneurship, ease of living and dignity has gained momentum in these 10 years. 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans have been given to women entrepreneurs,” Sitharaman said.

She also said, “We focus on outcomes and not outlays. Poor, women, youth and farmers are four castes for the government.” and added, “Making triple talaq illegal, reservation of one-third seats for the women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies and giving over 70 per cent houses under PM Awas Yojana in rural areas to women as the sole or joint owner has enhanced their dignity.”

On Lakhpati Didi, SHe said, “83 lakh self help groups with 9 crore women are transforming rural socio-economic landscape.”

Training programs

The mission focuses on skilling, re-skilling and upskilling through short-term and long-term training programmes. Under the mission, the government, through more than 20 central ministries/departments, is implementing various skill development schemes across the country. She also said there is a macro-economic stability and the country’s economy is doing well. The government is focused on more comprehensive GDP, governance, development and performance, she added.