An Indian state is rolling out universal basic income for 10 million women

An Indian state is rolling out universal basic income for 10 million women

Image: Reuters (Reuters) Southern India’s Tamil Nadu has announced a guaranteed monthly income of $13 for women heads of households.

This makes it the first state in the country to put in place such a universal basic income scheme, potentially benefiting around 10 million women from less privileged backgrounds. The scheme, called Magalir Urimai Thogai (Women’s Right to Assistance), will be launched in September this year.

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