Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day.
The day highlights the achievements of women and raises awareness about gender equality.
However, one day alone is not enough to recognize the contributions of women in society.
To support women and help them become financially independent, the government has launched several welfare schemes across the country.
These schemes provide financial assistance, savings opportunities, and employment support to women.
Here are some important schemes that aim to empower women economically.
Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana
The Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana is a major welfare scheme run by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Under this scheme, eligible women receive financial assistance directly in their bank accounts every month.
Initially, the amount provided was ₹1,250, but it has now been increased to ₹1,500 per month.
The scheme mainly benefits married, widowed, and divorced women, helping them become more financially independent and self-reliant.
Lakhpati Didi Scheme
The Lakhpati Didi Scheme focuses on helping women become financially strong by increasing their income.
Under this scheme, women who are part of self-help groups (SHGs) receive training and financial support.
This helps them start small businesses or improve their existing work.
The goal of the scheme is to help women earn more than ₹1 lakh annually and create better employment opportunities for them.
Subhadra Scheme
The Subhadra Scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of Odisha to provide financial support to women.
Under this scheme, eligible women receive ₹10,000 per year from the government.
The amount is given in two installments every year, and beneficiaries can receive up to ₹50,000 in total under the program.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a popular savings scheme designed to secure the future of daughters.
It was launched on January 22, 2015 as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.
Parents can open an account under this scheme in the name of their daughter before she turns 10 years old.
By investing regularly over the long term, families can build a large savings fund for their daughter’s education or future needs.
The scheme also offers attractive interest rates and tax benefits, making it a reliable savings option.
These government initiatives aim to strengthen women financially and provide them with better opportunities for growth and independence.
