Government Programmes and Schemes for Women Empowerment in India
🔹 1. Social Empowerment
|
Scheme/Programme |
Objective |
|
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) |
To prevent female foeticide, improve child sex ratio, and promote girl education. (Launched in 2015) |
|
Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) |
Empower rural women through community engagement and convergence of schemes. |
|
One Stop Centre Scheme (Sakhi Centres) |
Integrated support to women affected by violence (medical, legal, shelter, counseling). |
|
Women Helpline (181) |
24×7 support for women in distress. |
|
UJJAWALA Scheme |
Rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration of trafficked women and children. |
|
Swadhar Greh Scheme |
Shelter, food, and rehabilitation for women in difficult circumstances. |
🔹 2. Economic Empowerment
|
Scheme/Programme |
Objective |
|
Stand-Up India |
Bank loans (₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore) to women, SC/ST entrepreneurs. |
|
MUDRA Yojana (under PMMY) |
Microfinance loans to promote entrepreneurship among women. |
|
Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP) |
Skill training in agriculture, handicrafts, tailoring, handlooms, etc. |
|
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)/DAY-NRLM |
Formation and strengthening of Self Help Groups (SHGs) – over 70% members are women. |
|
Mahila E-Haat |
Online platform for women entrepreneurs to market their products. |
🔹 3. Education and Health
|
Scheme/Programme |
Objective |
|
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana |
Small savings scheme for the girl child with high-interest rate and tax benefits. |
|
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) |
Residential schools for girls from disadvantaged groups (classes 6-12). |
|
National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) |
Financial support to SC/ST girl students for continuing education. |
|
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) |
₹5,000 assistance to pregnant and lactating mothers for wage loss compensation. |
|
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) |
Institutional delivery support to pregnant women (especially BPL). |
🔹 4. Digital and Technological Empowerment
|
Scheme/Programme |
Objective |
|
Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) |
Digital literacy training for women in rural areas. |
|
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) |
Increase digital awareness and usage among rural households. |
|
Cyber Crime Portal |
For reporting online harassment and crimes against women. |
🔹 5. Women in Agriculture
|
Scheme/Programme |
Objective |
|
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) |
Empowering women farmers through skill-building, technology access, and income generation. (Under NRLM) |
|
Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) |
Women can establish agri-based ventures through support and credit linkage. |
🔹 6. Recent Initiatives (Umbrella Programs)
|
Scheme |
Details |
|
Mission Shakti (Launched in 2022) |
Umbrella scheme combining Sambal (safety) and Samarthya (empowerment) – includes One Stop Centre, Ujjawala, Swadhar Greh, etc. |
|
Sambal |
Focus on protection and safety – includes women helpline, legal aid. |
|
Samarthya |
Economic empowerment – includes BBBP, PMMVY, creche, and working women’s hostel. |
