Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a major policy change to support women’s financial empowerment by granting a 1% stamp duty exemption on property purchases valued up to one crore rupees, provided the property is registered in a woman's name. This move significantly expands the previous benefit, which was limited to properties worth ₹10 lakh with a maximum relief of ₹10,000. The initiative is designed to encourage greater female ownership of assets, promote gender equality, and enhance the social standing of women within families and society at large.