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flag India launches major cash program giving 118 million women monthly payments for unpaid care work.

flag India has launched one of the world’s largest unconditional cash transfer programs, providing 118 million women across 12 states with monthly payments of 1,000 to 2,500 rupees ($12–$30) to recognize their unpaid domestic and care work. flag The initiative, expanding rapidly since 2020, offers no conditions and is funded by states projected to spend $18 billion this year. flag While some view it as political strategy—evident in pre-election payouts—supporters see it as a recognition of women’s economic contributions. flag Recipients typically spend the money on food, healthcare, education, and emergencies, signaling a shift in welfare policy toward valuing unpaid labor, though long-term impacts remain uncertain.

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