'Beti bachao, beti padhao' has yielded tremendous results, says FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said that women are a priority for the government, especially pregnant women and lactating women. She appreciated the 'Beti bachao, beti padhao' yojana and said that Rs 35,600 cr will be allocated to nutrition programme.

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 'Beti bachao, beti padhao' has yielded tremendous results saying, while presenting the Union Budget today.

She also said that the gross enrolment ratio of girls across all levels of education now is higher than boys.

"More than 6 lakh angan wadi workers were equipped with smartphones," she added.

Let's know what is special for the Women sector in this budget:

- Rs 35,600 cr for nutrition programme announced for 2020-21.

- Centre allocated Rs 28,600 crore for programmes specifically for women.

- Taskforce to be set up to recommend the marriageable age for women.