<h1>India's 2023 Economic Survey Reveals 218.8% Boost in Women's Welfare Budget, Sex Ratio and Maternal Health Improve.</h1> The Economic Survey 2023-2024 highlights a significant 218.8% increase in the budget for women's welfare and empowerment from FY14 to FY25, reaching Rs 3.10 lakh crore. The Gender Budget's share in the Union Budget rose to 6.5% in FY25. Key improvements include the sex ratio at birth increasing from 918 to 930 and the maternal mortality rate declining from 130 to 97 per lakh live births. Initiatives like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana have enhanced awareness and support for girls. Women's participation in skill development programs has also increased significantly under various government schemes.