• Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled the Interim Budget 2024-25, highlighting a vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047 and empowering Nari Shakti.

• Key proposals include a vaccination drive targeting girls aged 9 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, with a focus on encouraging participation.

• Additionally, various maternal and child care schemes will be amalgamated into a comprehensive program, enhancing services at Anganwadi Centers under 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' to boost nutrition and early childhood development.

• This forward-looking budget also underscores the commitment to digital advancement, with the rollout of the U-WIN platform to streamline immunization management and support Mission Indradhanush's objectives nationwide.

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