Welfare schemes for women in India

Under Article 15(3), the Constitution of India allows for positive discrimination in favor of women. The article, under right to equality, states that: "Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children."[1] In addition, the Directive Principles of State Policy 39(A) states that: "The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood."[1]

The Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (National Credit Fund for Women) was set up in 1993 to make credit available for lower income women in India.[2] More recent programs initiated by the Government of India include the Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS), the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, Conditional Maternity Benefit plan (CMB), as well as the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls – Sabla.

## Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS)

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The Mother and Child Tracking System was launched in 2009, helps to monitor the health care system to ensure that all mothers and their children have access to a range of services, including pregnancy care, medical care during delivery, and immunizations. The system consists of a database of all pregnancies registered at health care facilities and birth since 1 December 2009.[3]

## Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana

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Main article: Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana

Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY), Conditional Maternity Benefit (CMB) is a scheme sponsored by the national government for pregnant and lactating women age 19 and over for their first two live births. The programme, which began in October 2010, provides money to help ensure the good health and nutrition of the recipients. As of March 2013[update] the program is being offered in 53 districts around the country.[4]

## Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG)

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The Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) is an initiative launched on 1 April 2011 to offer benefits to adolescent girls in the age group of 10 to 19. It was offered initially as a pilot programme in 200 districts and offers a variety of services to help young women including nutritional supplementation and education, health education and services, and life skills and vocational training.[5]

## Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

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Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (National Credit Fund for Women) was established by Government of India in 1993. Its purpose is to deliver women from lower income group with access to loans to begin small businesses.[2]

## National Action Plan for Children

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The National Action Plan for Children was initiated in 2017, this scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

## Digital Laado (Giving digital wings to daughters)

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The initiative started with the association of FICCI and Digital Unlocked to empower women to learn on digital platforms. According to Government of India, 65% girls drop out from completing higher education.[6] The program is a nationwide initiative in which every girl will be taught and trained to develop their talent and skills to work from home itself and get connected with the global platform.

## See also

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* Women in India
* Women in Indian Armed Forces

## References

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1. ^ a b "Constitution of India" (PDF). December 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
2. ^ a b "Schemes for Economic Empowerment of Poor Women". Government of India Press Information Bureau. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
3. ^ "Services on Track Over Two Crore Women Beneficiaries Registered with MCTS". Government of India Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
4. ^ "Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana". Government of India Press Information Bureau. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
5. ^ "Empowering the Adolescent Girls – Sabla". Government of India Press Information Bureau. 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
6. ^ Planning Commission study (PDF) (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 27 October 2023.

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Government schemes in India

* List of schemes
* Welfare schemes for women
* Poverty alleviation programmes
* Subsidies
* Social security
* Food security

Active

Schemes|

* Antyodaya Anna
* Atal Pension
* Ayushman Bharat
* Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
* Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya
* Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya
* Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti
* Direct Benefit Transfer
* DigiLocker
* Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
* Heritage City Development and Augmentation
* Integrated Child Development Services
* Income declaration
* JAM Yojana
* Khelo India
* Pravasi Suraksha
* Midday Meal Scheme
* Local Area Development
* National Infrastructure Pipeline
* National Pension System
* National Social Assistance Scheme
* National Service Scheme
* Post Office Passport
* Farmer Income Protection Scheme (PM AASHA)
* Adarsh Gram
* Gramin Awaas
* Awas
* Digital Health Mission
* Gram Sadak
* Jan Dhan
* Krishi Sinchai
* Matsya Sampada
* Matritva Vandana
* Shram Yogi Mandhan
* Ujjwala
* Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi
* Garib Kalyan
* Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
* Jeevan Jyoti Bima
* Kisan Samman Nidhi
* Suraksha Bima
* Sansad Adarsh Gram
* Saubhagya
* Soil Health Card
* UDAN
* Ujwal DISCOM Assurance
* Unnat Jeevan

Missions|

* Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
* Indradhanush
* Education
* Climate Resilient Agriculture
* Manuscripts
* Health
* Anganwadi
* Auxiliary nurse midwife
* Accredited Social Health Activist
* Solar
* Translation
* Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas
* Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
* Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
* Remunerative Approach for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation
* Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
* Smart Cities Mission
* TB-Mission 2020

Projects|

* Agriculture MMP
* Bharatmala
* Indian rivers interlinking project
* Operation Flood
* Sagar Mala project
* Setu Bharatam
* Urja Ganga Gas Pipeline Project

Campaigns|

* Accessible India Campaign
* Digital India
* Make in India
* Skill India
* Standup India
* Startup India
* Swachh Bharat Mission

Identity|

* Aadhaar
* Business identification
* Passport
* Permanent account
* Ration card
* Unorganised Workers
* Voters

State|

* AP
* Annadatha Sukhibhava
* TG
* Mission Bhagiratha
* T App Folio
* GJ
* Jyotigram
* Vibrant Gujarat
* MP
* Global Investors Summit
* Ladli Laxmi
* MH
* Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya
* Magnetic Maharashtra
* OR
* Ahar
* Biju Krushak Kalyan
* Madhu Babu Pension
* RJ
* Bhamashah
* UP
* Global Investors Summit
* TN
* Global Investors Meet

Closed/subsumed

Schemes|

* Bharat Nirman
* National Urban Renewal
* Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya
* Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan
* Rural Livelihood
* Finance Development Fund
* Rashtriya Swasthya Bima
* Tuberculosis Control
* Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar
* Voluntary Disclosure of Income

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