Welfare schemes for women in India

Under Article 15(3), the Constitution of India allows for positive discrimination in favor of women. The article, under right to equality, states that: "Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children."[1] In addition, the Directive Principles of State Policy 39(A) states that: "The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood."[1]

The Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (National Credit Fund for Women) was set up in 1993 to make credit available for lower income women in India.[2] More recent programs initiated by the Government of India include the Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS), the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, Conditional Maternity Benefit plan (CMB), as well as the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls – Sabla.

Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS)

The Mother and Child Tracking System was launched in 2009, helps to monitor the health care system to ensure that all mothers and their children have access to a range of services, including pregnancy care, medical care during delivery, and immunizations. The system consists of a database of all pregnancies registered at health care facilities and birth since 1 December 2009.[3]

Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
Main article: Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana

Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY), Conditional Maternity Benefit (CMB) is a scheme sponsored by the national government for pregnant and lactating women age 19 and over for their first two live births. The programme, which began in October 2010, provides money to help ensure the good health and nutrition of the recipients. As of March 2013 the program is being offered in 53 districts around the country.[4]

Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls – Sabla

The Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls – Sabla is an initiative launched in 2012 that targets adolescent girls. The scheme offers a package of benefits to girls between the age group of 10 to 19. It is being offered initially as a pilot programme in 200 districts. It offers a variety of services to help young women become self-reliant, including nutritional supplementation and education, health education and services, and life skills and vocational training.[5]

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (The National Credit Fund for Women) was created by the Government of India in 1993. Its purpose is to deliver women from lower income group with access to loans to begin small businesses .[2]

National Action Plan for Children

The National Action Plan for Children was initiated in 2017, this scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Digital Laado (DigitalLaado) - Giving Digital Wings To Daughters

An Initiative started with the association of FICCI[6] & Google Digital Unlocked[7] to empower and strengthen daughters on digital platforms. According to Government of India 65% daughters drop out from their higher studies due to household work. This program is a nationwide initiative in which every daughter will be taught and trained to develop their talent and skills to work from home itself and get connected with the global platform. Daughters can register themselves to avail these benefits from anywhere in the world - online & offline.

See also

References
  1. "Constitution of India" (PDF). December 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  2. "Schemes for Economic Empowerment of Poor Women". Government of India Press Information Bureau. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  3. "Services on Track Over Two Crore Women Beneficiaries Registered with MCTS". Government of India Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  4. "Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana". Government of India Press Information Bureau. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  5. "Empowering the Adolescent Girls – Sabla". Government of India Press Information Bureau. 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  6. "Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry", Wikipedia, 2019-09-19, retrieved 2019-09-29
  7. I"Digital Unlocked", Wikipedia, 2019-09-19, retrieved 2019-09-29
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