Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panel

New Delhi, Unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women, implemented by various state governments, should be reviewed periodically for adequacy in light of inflation and evolving household expenditure patterns, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) said in a working paper on Monday.

The advisory panel further said UCT schemes implemented by Maharashtra and Odisha governments have generated large and broadly consistent improvements in beneficiaries' savings and consumption.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.