Himachal Cabinet approves monthly incentive for women of Spiti

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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a monthly incentive for women residing in the Spiti valley of the state. The incentive is part of the government’s efforts to promote gender equality and support women’s empowerment in the region.

Under the new scheme, women in Spiti who are between the ages of 18 and 45 will be eligible to receive a monthly incentive of Rs 1,500. The incentive is aimed at supporting women who may face financial difficulties due to social and economic constraints in the region.

The initiative was launched in response to the challenges faced by women in Spiti, who often have limited access to education and employment opportunities. The government hopes that the incentive will help to alleviate some of the economic pressures faced by women in the region and enable them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

The move has been welcomed by women’s rights activists and local communities in Spiti, who see it as a positive step towards promoting gender equality and empowering women in the region. However, some have also expressed concerns about the need for additional support and resources to address the root causes of gender inequality in the area.

RE-reported from the story originally published in Lokmat Times English