Tuesday 14 March 2023

JK Budget: A Slew Of Measures Announced For Women Empowerment

SRINAGAR: Aiming to empower women folk in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory’s budget for the next fiscal, which was tabled in the Parliament on Monday, has unveiled a slew of measures for women-led development.

The budget document, talks about establishing “ladies Haat” and “ladies exclusive markets” at Srinagar and other major towns.

The budget document also states that women guides would be encouraged at tourist places.

In the budget document, the government also talks about the creation of hubs for the empowerment of women (HEW)-Mahila Shakti Kendras, the establishment of GPS-enabled women helpline and the construction of working women hostels.

The budget document also talks about setting up of women-led farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in the cooperative sector.

In a move aimed at providing safe commute options for the womenfolk, the budget proposes the introduction of buses and pink taxis for them and also talks about women-only bus drivers and conductors. (KNO)



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