Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme: Launched in 2015, this scheme aims to address gender imbalance and promote the education and welfare of girls. It focuses on preventing gender-based sex-selective practices, improving the value of the girl child, and ensuring her education and empowerment.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): PMMVY, launched in 2017, provides financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women for their first live birth. Under this scheme, eligible women receive cash incentives for improved health and nutrition during pregnancy and childbirth to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
Mahila E-Haat: Launched in 2016, Mahila E-Haat is an online platform that enables women entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products and services. It provides a digital marketplace for women to reach a wider audience, expand their businesses, and enhance their economic empowerment.
Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK): MSK, launched under the umbrella scheme of the National Mission for Empowerment of Women, aims to empower rural women through community participation and capacity-building initiatives. It provides support services, skill development training, awareness programs, and access to entitlements for women's welfare and development.
Ujjwala Scheme: While not exclusively for women, the Ujjwala Scheme, launched in 2016, targets women from below-poverty-line households by providing them with free LPG connections to replace traditional cooking fuels like wood and coal. This scheme aims to improve the health and safety of women, reduce indoor air pollution, and empower them by enhancing their quality of life.