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Rs 12,000 crore/year needed: Can Punjab afford Rs 1,100 allowance for women?

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 12 February 2025
The AAP government in Punjab requires around Rs 1,000 crore monthly to fulfill its promise of Rs 1,100 monthly allowance for women over 18, totaling Rs 12,000 crore annually. To address financial constraints, they consider limiting beneficiaries or excluding income tax-paying women, pending budget allocation.
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