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According to the 2024-25 Indian Union Budget, the Government has allocated increased funding towards schemes like 'Sambal' from тВ╣462 crore in the previous fiscal year to _____.
тВ╣523 crore
тВ╣453 crore
тВ╣756 crore
тВ╣629 crore
тВ╣629 crore
Sambal scheme allocation increased to тВ╣629 crore in Union Budget 2024-25
The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prioritized women empowerment and safety under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Mission Shakti, an umbrella scheme for the safety, security, and empowerment of women, consists of two sub-schemes: 'Sambal' (for safety and security) and 'Samarthya' (for empowerment). To strengthen grassroots safety initiatives such as One Stop Centres (OSC), Women Helpline (181), and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, the government enhanced the budgetary allocation for 'Sambal' from тВ╣462 crore in FY 2023-24 (RE) to тВ╣629 crore in FY 2024-25 (BE).
Mission Shakti was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) to address issues impacting women's safety and economic empowerment throughout their life cycle. The 'Sambal' sub-scheme incorporates constitutional mandates under Article 15(3) (special provisions for women) and Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) by integrating emergency response services, shelter, and legal support for women in distress.
Budget Allocation (FY 2024-25): тВ╣629 crore (Budget Estimates)
Previous Fiscal Allocation (FY 2023-24): тВ╣462 crore (Revised Estimates)
Percentage Growth: Approximately 36.15% increase year-on-year
Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)
D is correct тАФ According to the Union Budget 2024-25, the government allocated тВ╣629 crore towards the 'Sambal' sub-scheme under Mission Shakti.
Remember the umbrella scheme 'Mission Shakti' as having two wings: 'Sambal' (Safety/Protection = 629 Cr) and 'Samarthya' (Empowerment/Capability). Associating 'Sambal' with 'Support & Safety' helps link it directly to components like One Stop Centres and Emergency Helplines.