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Indian Cash Scheme for Women Drops Nine Million Beneficiaries, Including 29,000 Men

An Indian cash scheme designed for women has removed nine million beneficiaries, including 29,000 men who were found to be receiving the benefits, highlighting issues with the program's targeting.

10 Aug, 11:27 — 10 Aug, 11:27
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An Indian cash scheme for women drops nine million beneficiaries – 29,000 were men

Until two years ago, Nirmala Bawaskar had no bank account of her own.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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