M A I N   N E W S

BUDGET 2013-14

cheer for women

• An all-women bank by this year with an initial capital of Rs 1,000 crore
• Nirbhaya Fund, named after Delhi rape victim, to empower women and keep them safe and secure

Thrust on Youth

• Rs 1,000 crore for skill development of 10 lakh youth to enhance their employability and productivity.
• National Skill Development Corporation to set the curriculum and standards for training

BAtting for POOR

• A pan-India roll-out of the direct cash transfer scheme by next year for the poor
• A bank account is to be opened for each beneficiary; and the account would be seeded with Aadhaar