Women's Day Special: Before Women's Day, see what schemes the government runs for women..

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March, which aims to promote women's rights, equality and empowerment. The Government of India is also running many schemes for the welfare of women and their development. These schemes aim to make women economically, socially, and educationally strong. Before Women's Day, let us know which schemes the government is running for women.

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme

This scheme was introduced in the year 2015. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme is an important step for the upliftment of women in India. It not only strengthens the rights of girls in society but also lays the foundation for their bright future. Its objective is to stop female foeticide, promote girls' education, and make women self-reliant.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is an important scheme of the Government of India, which aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant women. This scheme was started on 1 January 2017. Women who become mothers for the first time are given financial assistance of Rs 5,000.

This amount is given in three installments: The first installment of Rs 1,000 on registration in the first three months of pregnancy. The second installment of Rs 2,000 on completion of prenatal checkup. The third installment of Rs 2,000 on completion of the first vaccination process after the birth of the child. This amount is sent directly to the woman's bank account. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is an important step towards improving the health and nutrition level of pregnant women by providing them with financial assistance.

Ujjwala Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is an important scheme of the Government of India, which aims to provide free LPG gas connections to women from poor families. This scheme was launched on 1 May 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. The objective of this scheme is to provide clean energy to rural and poor families. To protect women from diseases caused by smoke and to ensure the safety and convenience of women while cooking.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a long-term savings scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance for the education and marriage of daughters. It was launched on 22 January 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. To motivate parents to save for the bright future of their daughters. To help make daughters self-reliant.

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