Women & Child schemes in India
Browse 97 schemes in India. Tap any scheme to see who is eligible, the benefits, and how to apply — each verified against its official source.
Schemes for women and children in India
This category brings together schemes designed for women and girls at every stage — from a girl child’s birth to a woman’s financial independence. It includes savings schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for daughters, free LPG connections under PM Ujjwala Yojana, maternity benefits, nutrition support for mothers and children, and protection and empowerment programmes run through the Women & Child Development ministry.
Many of these benefits go unclaimed simply because families do not know they exist. If you have a daughter under 10, a newborn, or are an expecting mother, it is worth checking what you qualify for now — some benefits, like the high-interest SSY account, reward starting early. Use the checker to find the schemes that match your household.
This scheme provides agricultural training for women farmers and youth in Gujarat to enhance their skills and knowledge.
CentralAICTE-LILAVATI AWARDThe AICTE-Lilavati Award recognizes efforts in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in education.
StateAmma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working WomenThe Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women in Tamil Nadu provides financial assistance for purchasing two-wheelers to empower working women.
StateARAVANAIPPUARAVANAIPPU provides monthly financial aid of ₹1200 to lactating mothers in Puducherry to support the nutrition of their girl children.
StateArogya LakshmiArogya Lakshmi provides nutritious meals to pregnant and lactating women and children under six in Telangana.
StateArundhati Gold SchemeThe Arundhati Gold Scheme provides financial assistance to support the purchase of gold for brides in Assam.
StateAsangathit Karmakaar Silai Machine Sahayata YojanaThe Asangathit Karmakaar Silai Machine Sahayata Yojana provides annual sewing machines to eligible women in Chhattisgarh.
StateAssam Orunodoi SchemeThe Assam Orunodoi Scheme provides monthly financial assistance to eligible women from low-income households.
StateAssistance For Delivery / Miscarriage Of Pregnancy / Termination Of Pregnancy To Female Differently Abled PersonFinancial aid for delivery, miscarriage, or termination of pregnancy for female differently abled persons in Tamil Nadu.
StateBack-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship ProgrammeThe Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme supports unemployed women scientists in Kerala to re-enter research after career breaks.
StateBalika Samrithi YojanaBalika Samrithi Yojana offers financial assistance to lactating mothers of girl children in Puducherry.
StateBeti Hai Anmol YojanaBeti Hai Anmol Yojana offers financial aid to girl children from BPL families in Himachal Pradesh.
CentralBiotechnology Career Advancement And Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme For Women ScientistsThe BioCARe Programme supports female scientists in India with funding for research projects in biotechnology.
StateCash Grant in lieu of Sewing MachineThis scheme offers a one-time cash grant of ₹10,000 to widows of ex-servicemen in Puducherry for purchasing a sewing machine.
StateChief Minister Kanya Utthan YojanaThe Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana provides financial support for the birth of girl children in Bihar.
CentralCoir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir YojanaThe Coir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana supports skill development and self-employment for women artisans in the coir industry.
StateCommunity Canning & Training On Fruit PreservationThe scheme offers training in fruit preservation techniques to women in Assam, focusing on home-scale canning and value-added products.
StateDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Bunkar YojanaThe Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Bunkar Yojana supports women weavers in Arunachal Pradesh with interest subvention on loans.
StateDr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance SchemeThe scheme provides financial aid to widows for remarriage in Tamil Nadu.
StateDr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-IThe scheme provides financial aid for widow remarriage in Tamil Nadu.
StateE.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-IThe scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of daughters of poor widows in Tamil Nadu.
StateEconomic Help To Sahariya Tribal Girl Students (Class 11 And 12)Financial aid for Sahariya tribal girls in Rajasthan studying in Class 11 and 12 to support their education.
StateEntrepreneurship Development by SC & ST Women in Science Technology Engineering MathematicsThis scheme supports unemployed SC and ST women in Kerala to become entrepreneurs in STEM fields with financial assistance.
StateFinancial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste BridesThis scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of poor Scheduled Caste brides in Puducherry.
StateFinancial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of Widows/Destitute Women belonging to the Scheduled CasteFinancial aid for the marriage of daughters of widows or destitute women from Scheduled Castes in Chandigarh.
StateFinancial Assistance For Widows, Divorced, Separated / Destitute Deserted Or Abandoned WomenThis scheme provides one-time financial aid for the marriage of daughters of poor widows and orphan girls in Delhi.
StateFinancial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow WomenAnnual financial aid of ₹2000 for widows aged 18-40 in Manipur.
StateFinancial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack VictimsHaryana's scheme offers financial aid to women and girls who are victims of acid attacks.
StateGovernment Hostel for Working Women/ Girl StudentsThe scheme provides affordable hostel accommodation for working women and girl students in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty LineFinancial aid of ₹25,000 for the marriage of poor brides in Puducherry living below the poverty line.
StateGrant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating WomenFinancial aid of ₹12,000 for poor Scheduled Caste pregnant and lactating women in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Incentive to the Family having One Girl/Two Girl Children and Parents who have undergone Family PlanningThis scheme offers financial assistance to families with one or two girl children who have undergone family planning in Puducherry.
StateGrant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's DaughterFinancial aid of ₹25,000 for widows in Puducherry to support their daughter's marriage expenses.
StateGrant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker SectionThis scheme offers a one-time subsidy of ₹2,500 to eligible bridegrooms from weaker sections in Puducherry for purchasing Mangalyam.
StateIncentive Award to Inter-Caste Married CouplesThe scheme offers financial assistance to inter-caste married couples in Puducherry to promote social integration.
StateIncentive For The Devadasi Children’s MarriageKarnataka's scheme provides financial incentives for the marriage of Devadasi children from SC communities.
StateIncentive For The SC Widow RemarriageFinancial assistance for remarried widows from the SC community in Karnataka.
StateIndira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - SikkimThe Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme in Sikkim provides financial support to eligible widows.
StateIndira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Kaushal Sanvardhan Yojna -RS-CITFree computer training for women and girls in Rajasthan to enhance digital skills and empowerment.
StateIndira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Koshal Sanvardhan Yojana (RS-CSEP)Free training in spoken English and personality development for women and girls in Rajasthan.
StateIntegrated Child Development ServicesThe Integrated Child Development Services scheme in Chandigarh offers health and nutrition services for young children and mothers.
StateJanani Suraksha YojanaJanani Suraksha Yojana provides cash assistance to pregnant women for institutional deliveries in Mizoram.
StateKali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty SchemeThe Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme provides scooties to eligible girl students in Rajasthan to encourage education.
StateKalyana Lakshmi PathakamKalyana Lakshmi Pathakam provides financial aid for the marriage of eligible girls in Telangana.
StateKanya Sumangala YojanaKanya Sumangala Yojana provides financial assistance to promote the welfare and education of girl children in Uttar Pradesh.
StateKanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)Annual scholarships for unmarried girls aged 13–18 in education, and a one-time ₹25,000 grant at 18 — West Bengal’s flagship against child marriage.
StateKhushi SchemeThe Khushi Scheme provides free sanitary pads to school girls in Odisha to promote menstrual hygiene.
StateLadli Beti SchemeThe Ladli Beti Scheme provides financial assistance for the welfare of girl children in Jammu and Kashmir.
StateLadli Laxmi YojanaLadli Laxmi Yojana provides financial support for the education and marriage of girl children in Madhya Pradesh.
StateLakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension YojanaThe Lakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana offers monthly pensions to widows in Bihar living below the poverty line.
StateLakshmir Bhandar SchemeThe Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme offers monthly financial aid to eligible women in West Bengal.
StateMai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna YojanaThe Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana offers financial assistance for group marriages in Gujarat.
StateMangalya Scheme For Widow RemarriageThe Mangalya Scheme provides financial aid for remarriage to widows and divorced women in Kerala.
StateMarriage Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)The Marriage Assistance Scheme provides financial aid for the marriage of children of registered construction workers in Puducherry.
StateMarriage Assistance To Daughters Of Differently Abled Parents (Parinayam-I)Kerala's Parinayam-I scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of daughters of differently-abled parents.
StateMarriage Grant for One Daughter (Sainik Welfare)The Marriage Grant for One Daughter scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of a daughter of ex-servicemen in Puducherry.
StateMarriage Grant SchemeThe Marriage Grant Scheme in Uttar Pradesh offers financial aid for the marriage of daughters from poor OBC families.
StateMaternity Assistance for the Construction WorkersThis scheme offers financial aid to female construction workers in Delhi during maternity.
StateMaternity Assistance SchemeThe Maternity Assistance Scheme in Gujarat offers financial aid to female workers for maternity-related expenses.
StateMaternity Assistance Scheme (GBOCWWB)The Maternity Assistance Scheme in Gujarat offers financial aid to women construction workers during pregnancy.
StateMaternity Benefit (CBOCWWB)The Maternity Benefit scheme in Chandigarh offers financial aid to construction workers' spouses after childbirth.
StateMaternity Benefit (GBOCWWB)The Maternity Benefit (GBOCWWB) scheme offers financial aid of ₹2,000 to registered construction workers in Goa for maternity support.
StateMaternity Benefit (MBOCWWB)The Maternity Benefit scheme provides financial aid to registered women construction workers in Meghalaya during maternity.
StateMaternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)The Maternity Benefit Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh offers cash assistance to registered female construction workers during maternity.
StateMedical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS)The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS) provides financial aid for pregnancy termination in Puducherry.
StateMukhya Mantri Vivah Shagun YojnaThe Mukhya Mantri Vivah Shagun Yojna provides financial aid for the marriage of poor girls in Haryana.
StateMukhyamantri Asangathit Karmakar Cycle Sahayata YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Asangathit Karmakar Cycle Sahayata Yojana provides free cycles to eligible unorganized female workers in Chhattisgarh.
StateMukhyamantri Kanyadaan YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana provides financial aid for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families in Rajasthan.
StateLadli Behna Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)Monthly support of ₹1,500 credited directly to the bank accounts of married women aged 21–60 from lower-income families in Madhya Pradesh.
StateMukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana offers interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs in Gujarat.
StateMukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata Yojana provides financial aid to the daughters of construction workers in Chhattisgarh.
StateMukhyamantri Rajshri YojanaMukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana provides financial assistance to promote the education and health of girl children in Rajasthan.
StateMukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana provides financial support to eligible women in Jharkhand.
StateMukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana provides financial assistance for mass weddings in Uttar Pradesh.
StateNanda Gaura YojanaNanda Gaura Yojana provides financial assistance to girl children in Uttarakhand for education and empowerment.
StateNari NiketansNari Niketans provide shelter and support for destitute women and their children in Jammu and Kashmir.
CentralNational Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary EducationThe National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education supports girls aged 14-18 from SC/ST backgrounds to continue their education.
CentralNew Swarnima Scheme For WomenThe New Swarnima Scheme provides financial assistance to women entrepreneurs from backward classes through loans at a low interest rate.
CentralOne Stop CentreOne Stop Centres provide support services for women affected by violence in various settings.
CentralPost Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl ChildScholarship for single girl children pursuing postgraduate courses, offering ₹36,200 annually.
CentralPradhan Mantri Matru Vandana YojanaThe Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana offers cash incentives to support pregnant women and lactating mothers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
CentralPradhan Mantri Ujjwala YojanaPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides LPG connections to women from poor households to promote clean cooking fuel.
StatePunjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims SchemeThe Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme provides monthly support to female acid attack survivors.
StateRevolving Funds For WSHGS Involved In Fisheries Activities- Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana provides one-time financial assistance to Women Self Help Groups in Odisha involved in fisheries activities.
CentralRMEWF-Financial Assistance For Vocational Training Of Widows Of Ex-ServicemenFinancial aid for vocational training aimed at widows of ex-servicemen to support their livelihood.
StateSanitary Napkin Scheme (UKBOCWWB)The Sanitary Napkin Scheme in Uttarakhand provides sanitary napkins to women construction workers and their daughters.
StateShubhshakti YojanaShubhshakti Yojana offers financial aid to unmarried daughters of construction workers in Rajasthan for education, entrepreneurship, or marriage.
StateSnehasparshamSnehasparsham provides monthly financial aid to unwed mothers in Kerala to support their needs.
CentralSukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)A high-interest, fully tax-free government savings account for a girl child below 10, with deposits of ₹250 to ₹1.5 lakh per year.
CentralSurakshit Matritva Aashwasan YojanaSurakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana offers free healthcare services for pregnant women and newborns.
StateTechnology Transfer & Commercialization Support SchemeThe Technology Transfer & Commercialization Support Scheme aids women entrepreneurs in Kerala with funding for technology licenses.
StateTejaswini-the RadiantTejaswini-the Radiant offers financial support to young women in Jammu and Kashmir for self-employment ventures.
StateThayi Bhagya SchemeThayi Bhagya Scheme offers cashless delivery services for women from BPL families in Karnataka.
StateThe Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women SchemeThe scheme provides monthly financial aid of ₹2500 to destitute women in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
StateVidya SchemeThe Vidya Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh provides financial assistance to encourage girl students to continue their education.
CentralWomen In Science and Engineering-Societal Challenges with Opportunities FellowshipThe WISE-SCOPE Fellowship supports women scientists addressing societal challenges through science and technology.
StateZero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for WomenThe Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women in Tamil Nadu allows women to travel free in government buses for up to 30 kilometers.