International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. The central government has several schemes so that women can save their earned money. The Modi government is running many special schemes for women. On the eve of Women’s Day, let’s find out about these.
Incidentally, the central government has many schemes only for women. The Modi government has taken many steps to empower women. The women of the country are getting the benefits of which. The government’s goal is that women should also move forward shoulder to shoulder with men. Women’s participation is increasing in every field. Let’s find out what are the welfare schemes of the Modi government for women-
Modi government schemes for women-
- Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
- Mahila Shakti Kendra Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
- Mahila Samman Sanchaya Certificat Yojana
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme
Mahila Samman Savings Scheme 2023 is a special savings plan for women. It offers 7.5% interest. You need to deposit money in this scheme for 2 years.
PM Ujjwala Scheme
The government launched this scheme on 1 May 2016. It gives LPG cylinders to poor women. Till now, 8.3 crore families have received LPG under this scheme.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
The Prime Minister started this scheme on 22 January 2015 in Haryana. The scheme aims to stop the fall in the girl child ratio and empower girls and women.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
The government launched this scheme on 10 October 2019. It provides free health services to pregnant women and newborn babies. The aim is to reduce deaths of mothers and newborns.
Free Sewing Machine Scheme
The Central Government runs this scheme for women interested in sewing and embroidery. Poor women from rural and urban areas can apply. Women aged 20 to 40 years can get a free sewing machine under this scheme.
Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched this scheme in 2017. It works to empower women in every village and helps them grow through social participation. The scheme operates at the national, state and district levels.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
The Modi government launched this scheme on 22 January 2015. It helps parents save money for the education and marriage of girls below 10 years. You can open an account at any bank or post office. After the scheme ends, the girl receives the full amount in her name.