During the presentation of Parliament’s monsoon Budget session, Nirmal Sitharaman emphasized the government focus to support poor farmers, youth, and women.

The new budget is expected to bring prosperity in the agriculture sector and Sitharaman initiated few schemes to encourage farmers to adopt organic farming. The farmers will get certification and branding in next 2 years.  Jan Samarth based Kisan Credit Cards will be provided. Govt. has announced to build 10,000 need-based bio-input resource centres.

After announcing the schemes and funds allocated for farmers, she highlighted those schemes which are exclusively made for the upliftment of the women.

During her Budget presentation in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman reaffirmed the government's dedication to increasing women's participation in the workforce. The administration intends to collaborate with industries to construct hostels for working women and establish creches while also providing customized skill-training programs for females.

 Additionally, there will be endeavors made towards improving market accessibility for enterprises led by self-help groups comprising of women.

The Union Budget 2024-25 has presented 3 lakh crore for schemes that will directly impact women and girls of the nation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the first budget of Modi government's third term, proposed 3 lakh crore scheme benefitting women and girls.

To encourage the working mothers the government also promised  to provide working women's hostels and creches in collaboration with industry.

To uplift the education sstem of India, Union Government planned to amend the Model Skill Loan Scheme so that it can assist 25,000 students yearly. E-vouchers worth up to 10 lakh will be offered directly to one hundred thousand students annually for higher education in domestic institutions and an annual interest subvention of 3% on their loan amount will also be provided.

Abhishek Sinha, Co-Founder, HealSpan quoted, “A highly forward-looking Union Budget 2024 emphasizes employment generation, urban and rural sanitation, and infrastructure development. The manufacturing sector, particularly through SMB players, has received a significant boost from this budget. The revised mining policy on rare earth metals will have a dual impact on the renewable energy sector and electronics manufacturing in the country. We extend our gratitude to the Finance Minister for further simplifying income tax and abolishing the Angel Tax.”

Suchita Vishnoi, Co-Founder & CMO, GatewAI mentioned that,the recent budget announcement marks a transformative step towards empowering women and enhancing their role in India's economic landscape. GatewAI commends the government's commitment to advancing women through substantial initiatives such as the provision of ?30 crore in Mudra Yojana loans, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and providing financial support to women entrepreneurs. This move will significantly ease the path for women to start and scale their own businesses. Moreover, the focus on STEM education, with girls and women constituting 43% of enrolments, reflects a progressive approach to bridging the gender gap in technology and innovation sectors. This investment in education not only prepares women for the future but also drives their increased participation in the workforce. Additionally, the Lakhpati Didi schemes exemplify the government's dedication to transforming women’s economic status and promoting financial independence. These measures collectively highlight a robust strategy for empowering women, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating a more inclusive economic environment.