Masterstroke by Yogi Adityanath, gives financial empowerment to women in UP, approves stamp duty rebate on property up to…

New Delhi: In a major move, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major change in stamp duty policy aimed at promoting women’s ownership of property. According to the reports, the state Cabinet cleared a proposal to provide 1 percent stamp duty rebate on property transactions valued up to Rs 1 crore when the property is registered in a woman’s name.

To recall, this exemption was earlier applicable only on property worth up to Rs 10 lakh, with a maximum rebate of Rs 10,000. With this extended limit, the Yogi government is expecting participation of more families to register homes and land in the name of female family members.

Here are some of the key details:

  • The main aim of the government is to promote not just symbolic inclusion but formal financial and legal recognition of women within households
  • The move will give a structural push toward economic security
  • The stamp duty waiver aligns with the state’s broader efforts over recent years to improve women’s participation in education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Yogi government’s efforts to empower women:

  • In higher education, 28.75 lakh female students have enrolled in UP institutions for the 2024-25 academic year
  • This is 4.2 lakh more than male students.
  • The government has backed 8.42 lakh women-led self-help groups, and data shows that over 51% of registered startups in the state are founded by women.
  • According to the reports, in government sectors such as health, education, and police services, Women now make up an estimated 18-20 percent of the workforce.
  • The female labour force participation rate has reached 36%, reflecting a steady expansion into formal and informal work.

Social schemes show targeted outreach

  • Over 23.4 lakh girls have benefited from the Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
  • Nearly 31 lakh women receive support under the Nirashrit Mahila Pension Scheme.
  • 2 lakh+ women have accessed loans under PM SVANidhi.

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