International Women's Day 2025: As International Women's Day 2025 nears, India continues to support women through various government schemes at both state and national levels. Some important yojanas include Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (started in 2015) to improve the child sex ratio. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which has given over 8 crore LPG connections to poor families since 2016.
Other important yojana include Mission Indradhanush, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Delhi's Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, etc. These show India's strong commitment to women's safety and empowerment across the country.
National Schemes for Women's Empowerment
The Indian government has launched several schemes to support and empower women across the country. Here are some notable initiatives:
1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
- Objective: Improve the child sex ratio and promote girls education.
- Feature: It includes Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY). It allows parents to open a savings account for their newborn girl.
2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
- Objective: Provide financial support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
- Benefit: As of January 2025, ?17,362 crore had been given to 3.81 crore women. (as per www.theweek.in)
3. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
- Objective: Provide free LPG gas connections to poor families, especially benefiting women.
- Achievement: The target of 8 crore gas connections was completed ahead of schedule in 2019. (as per tribuneindia)
4. Mission Indradhanush
- Objective: It provided full immunization for pregnant women and children.
- Impact: Helps in reducing maternal and infant death rates.
5. Kishori Shakti Yojana
- Objective: Improve the health, nutrition, and life skills of teenage girls.
- Focus: Supports girls aged 11-18 with vocational training and education.
6. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
- Objective: It provides collateral-free loans to small business owners, including women.
- Update: The loan limit was increased to ?20 lakhs in the 2024-25 budget. (as per pib.gov.in)
7. Stand-Up India Mission
- Objective: Offer loans to women, SC, and ST entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.
- Benefit: Covers up to 75% of the total project cost. (as per kviconline)
International Women's Day 2025: State-Wise Initiatives for Women's Empowerment
The Indian government has launched several state-wise schemes to support and empower women across the country. Here are some notable initiatives:
- Maharashtra: The state runs programs to help women with education and jobs. It offers vocational training and business support to encourage women to start their own work.
- Tamil Nadu: This state has a high female literacy rate. It has schemes like the Tamil Nadu Women's Development Corporation, which gives loans and training to women who want to start businesses.
- Kerala: The Kudumbashree program helps women become financially independent through self-help groups.
- Uttar Pradesh: Programs like Mission Shakti work to keep women safe and provide legal help for those facing domestic violence.
International Women's Day 2025: Legal Protection and Support
- 24x7 Helpline: Women in danger or distress can call the toll-free number 181 anytime for immediate help in all states and Union Territories.
- Protection Against Domestic Violence: Mediation services are provided by Prohibition cum Protection Officers to support women facing domestic violence.
As India celebrates International Women's Day 2025, these government schemes show the country's strong support for women. India is working towards gender equality, by improving education, healthcare, financial independence, and legal protection.?
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