The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is contemplating a twofold increase in the annual payment to female landowning farmers to 12,000 rupees ($144). This aims to garner support from women voters in the upcoming general election. This initiative expands on a pre-existing program introduced by Modi before the 2019 national election as he seeks a third term in the upcoming elections scheduled by May.
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