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    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.

     

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