Reuters was first to report that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is considering doubling the annual payout to landowning female farmers to 12,000 rupees ($144), a move likely to appeal to women voters ahead of a general election.
Government
India eyes doubling cash handout for women farmers ahead of vote
09 January 2024, 2:18 am 1 minute
Market Impact
In the central state of Madhya Pradesh, where the BJP government ran a cash transfer programme for married women, the party won about 51% of the female vote, compared with 46.2% of the male vote, according to pollster C-Voter.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Government
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Government & Public Services
Regions: Asia
Countries: India
Win Types: Speed
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story
