
Earlier, the Rural Development Department detailed the allocation of funds for the Yatra, which allegedly aims to promote women's empowerment schemes.
Tejashwi Yadav said that the government will spend a substantial amount of taxpayer money - Rs 225.78 crore - on this initiative.
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