Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, CEO of EPIA (Healthcare)
We had bucketed our aspirations prior to the budget into several categories, and it is heartening to see that the government checked at least some of them. The FM’s commitment to women’s health shines through the extension of Ayushman Bharat and the consolidation of maternal and child healthcare schemes. The surge in women’s enrolment in STEM courses is a positive leap, and the expanded ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative showcases a commitment to economic empowerment of women at grassroots level.
Importantly, the allocation of a 1-lakh crore corpus for interest-free long-term financing demonstrates a dedication to fostering private sector R&D. This strategic move has the potential to open doors for women, allowing them to assume pivotal roles in shaping the future of technology, science, and engineering.
