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7 Government Schemes Supporting Women in India

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Empowering Women

India has introduced impactful government schemes to empower women and significantly improve their quality of life.

 

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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

This scheme provides pregnant and lactating women financial aid for healthcare and wage compensation.

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative aims to improve the child-sex ratio and promote education and welfare for girls.

 

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Ujjwala Yojana

This Scheme provides free LPG connections to women from below-poverty-line households, promoting clean cooking and health.

 

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Mahila Shakti Kendra

Mahila Shakti Kendra empowers rural women through community engagement, offering information, skill training, and job opportunities.

 

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One Stop Centre Scheme

This scheme supports women affected by violence with police, legal, medical aid, counseling, and temporary shelter services.

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

This scheme encourages parents to save for their daughters' education and marriage through a tax-beneficial savings scheme.

 

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