Union Budget 2013: Nirbhaya Fund Of Rs. 1,000 Crores Announced
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- National News
- Thursday, 28 February 2013 14:49
- Published on Thursday, 28 February 2013 14:49
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Gujarat Global News Network, New Delhi
Presenting the Budget 2013-14 in the Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister proposed to set-up Nirbhaya Fund.
Citing the multifarious role a woman plays as a child, a young student, sportswoman, homemaker, working woman and the mother who needs their support, the Minister announced that the Government will contribute Rs. 1,000/- crores in this Fund. Chidambaram said that Ministry of Women and Child Development and other ministries concerned will work out the details of the structure, scope and the application of the Fund.
In the backdrop of incidences of violence against women which challenges liberal and progressive credentials of our country, the Finance Minister also pledged to do everything possible to empower women and to keep them safe and secure.
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