Budget 2026 Launches SHE Marts for Women Entrepreneurs and New Schemes for Persons with Disabilities
The Union Budget 2026 introduced several measures to empower women and persons with disabilities (PwDs). For women, the government announced 'SHE Marts,' which are self-help entrepreneur marts functioning as community-owned retail outlets. This builds on the Lakpati Didi programme to help women transition from credit-linked livelihoods to enterprise ownership. For PwDs, two new schemes were launched: Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana for training in livelihood opportunities and Divyang Sahara Yojana for providing timely access to assistive devices through modern retail-style marts. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities saw a 30% rise in allocation to ₹1,669.72 crore.
Key Points
- SHE Marts will be established as community-owned retail outlets for women entrepreneurs.
- Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana focuses on skill training for persons with disabilities.
- Divyang Sahara Yojana will provide assistive devices through new technology marts.
- Allocation for the PwD department increased by 30% to ₹1,669.72 crore for FY27.
Exam Facts
- PwD department allocation: ₹1,669.72 crore.
- New schemes: Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, Divyang Sahara Yojana.
- Women's initiative: SHE Marts (Self-Help Entrepreneur Marts).
- Target: Building on Lakpati Didi success.
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