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SP Promises Annual Women’s Aid Scheme Ahead of 2027 Polls

SP Promises Annual Women’s Aid Scheme Ahead of 2027 Polls
SP promises ‘Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana’ if voted to power in 2027 Assembly polls · theprint.in

The Samajwadi Party has promised a new plan for women if it wins the 2027 Assembly elections.

The plan is called the Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana.

It would initially give women Rs 40,000 every year.

The party says the money would help women become more financially independent.

Women could also receive support through education, training, mobile phones and laptops.

The word “Stree” was chosen to include women of all ages.

The party says respect should come before prosperity.

The plan would be introduced in stages and checked regularly.

The amount of assistance could increase each year.

Key facts

Scheme
Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana
Promising party
Samajwadi Party
Initial assistance
Rs 40,000 per woman each year
Proposed timing
If the party is voted to power in the 2027 Assembly polls
Implementation
The scheme would be rolled out in phases
Planned support
Mobile phones, laptops, financial assistance, education and training
Announcement date
August 26, Women’s Equality Day

Quotes

Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP from Mainpuri

“We will create a path towards respect and prosperity through mobile phones, laptops, financial assistance, education and training, which will gradually teach women to stand on their own feet with dignity and confidence.”
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“While words such as girl, young woman or woman indicate an age bracket, the word ‘Stree’ represents a gender and, therefore, the scheme can apply to women of every age.”
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