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Election-bound states ramp up welfare cash for women

States are boosting cash handouts for women voters as elections approach. West Bengal's Lakshmir Bhandar scheme sees a 500 monthly hike. Kerala earmarks 3,720 crore for its Sthree Suraksha Scheme. Bihar adds 3,000 annually to PM-Kisan for women entrepreneurs. Punjab plans 1,000 monthly for women. These moves signal a trend of pre-poll financial promises.

7 Feb 2026 11:00 pm