Government schemes

Women and Child Schemes in India

Schemes for women and girl children including SSY and selected welfare programs. Compare savings and support options, then confirm income, age, and residence rules on the official state or ministry portal. Matching does not guarantee approval.

Women and child schemes bring together savings products for girl children, maternal or nutrition support, and selected state welfare programs aimed at women-led households. This hub helps you see what each listing is for and which official channel handles enrolment. Central products such as Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana sit beside state schemes that may need local residence proof. A match on HowDoI India is only a starting point. Banks, post offices, and state departments decide approval after document checks.

If you are opening a girl child savings account, confirm the age limit, maximum deposits per year, and who can operate the account as guardian. Carry the birth certificate, Aadhaar, and address proof the post office or bank lists. For state welfare or scholarship style benefits for girls and women, check income caps and whether the scheme is limited to certain districts. Keep school or Anganwadi references ready when a program asks for them. Avoid paying facilitators for forms that are free at authorised counters.

Read each card for a plain overview, then open the official link for current circulars and grievance numbers. Prefer India Post, ministry, and state women and child development portals. Track account numbers and application IDs carefully. If two schemes look similar, compare whether one is a deposit product and the other is a cash transfer or service benefit. Always confirm eligibility, deposit limits, and required documents on the official portal before you apply or share personal details.

Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana

Government of Bihar

Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan supports eligible girl children through staged benefits. Apply only via notified Bihar government portals or authorised centres, and verify school and bank details against the official checklist.

Level: State · Bihar
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible girl children and families in Bihar as defined in the scheme guidelines. Confirm age and education stage rules on the official site.

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Kerala women and social justice schemes

Government of Kerala

Kerala publishes women and social justice schemes through state portals and local bodies. Confirm the exact scheme name, income limit, and documents on the official Kerala government site before you apply.

Level: State · Kerala
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: Rules vary by Kerala scheme. Residency, income, and category conditions are only final on the official notice.

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Odisha Mamata scheme

Government of Odisha

Odisha Mamata supports eligible pregnant and lactating women with conditional cash assistance. Enrol only through official Odisha WCD or notified Anganwadi channels, and confirm instalment rules on the state site.

Level: State · Odisha
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible pregnant and lactating women in Odisha under Mamata guidelines. Confirm exclusions on the official portal.

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Punjab Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme (and related women education benefits)

Government of Punjab

Punjab runs education and women-focused support schemes including Mai Bhago Vidya related benefits. Confirm the live scheme name, documents, and apply window on official Punjab government portals before you submit.

Level: State · Punjab
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible girl students or women in Punjab as defined in the current scheme order. Confirm on the official site.

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Rajasthan women welfare schemes (state portal)

Government of Rajasthan

Rajasthan runs multiple women-focused welfare schemes with separate rules and portals. Start from the official state social security or eMitra linked pages, then confirm income and domicile conditions before you apply.

Level: State · Rajasthan
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible women residents of Rajasthan as defined in each scheme order. Income caps and exclusions differ by programme. Confirm on the official state portal.

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West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar

Government of West Bengal

West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar provides monthly assistance to eligible women. Use only government of West Bengal portals or notified Bangla Sahayata Kendras to enrol or update details. Matching here does not guarantee approval.

Level: State · West Bengal
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible adult women in West Bengal under the state scheme rules. Age bands and exclusions are decided on the official portal.

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Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana

Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi state scheme for eligible women. Apply and verify payments only through official GNCTD channels.

Level: State · Delhi
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by GNCTD (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible adult women residents of Delhi meeting notified criteria. Confirm age, residence, and income rules on the official Delhi scheme portal.

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Gujarat women welfare schemes (state portal)

Government of Gujarat

Entry point to Gujarat state women welfare programs. Shortlist and apply only on official Digital Gujarat or department sites.

Level: State · Gujarat
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Gujarat runs multiple women-focused welfare schemes with separate rules. Use the official Digital Gujarat / women and child portals to see which ones you match.

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Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Government of Karnataka

Karnataka state welfare scheme for eligible women. Use Seva Sindhu or the notified state portal to apply and track payments.

Level: State · Karnataka
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by Karnataka (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible women heads of household in Karnataka as defined by the state. Income and exclusion rules apply. Confirm on the official Seva Sindhu / scheme portal.

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Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

Government of Maharashtra

State welfare scheme for eligible women in Maharashtra. Apply and track only on official state channels.

Level: State · Maharashtra
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by Maharashtra (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: Maharashtra women in the notified age and income bands, subject to scheme exclusions. Income and eligibility figures change; confirm on the official Maharashtra portal.

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NSAP Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension (IGNWPS)

Ministry of Rural Development (NSAP)

Central widow pension component under NSAP. Use state social welfare channels to apply or check status and verify amounts locally.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: For widows from BPL households in the notified age band. State processes vary. Confirm documents and age rules with your state welfare department.

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)

Department of Posts / Ministry of Finance

Savings scheme for the girl child. Open at India Post or authorised banks and use the SSY calculator for deposit planning.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Account for a girl child, commonly opened before she turns 10, by a parent or legal guardian. Confirm age and deposit rules at the post office or bank.

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Tamil Nadu Pudhumai Penn Scheme

Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu scheme supporting eligible girl students in higher education. Use official state education / welfare portals to apply.

Level: State · Tamil Nadu
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by Tamil Nadu (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible girl students from government school backgrounds pursuing higher education in Tamil Nadu as per state rules. Confirm institute and income conditions officially.

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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

LPG connection scheme for eligible women. Apply through official oil marketing company channels and verify documents on the notified process.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Targeted at eligible adult women from poorer households as per notified criteria. Confirm current eligibility with the official Ujjwala / OMC process.

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Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Government of Uttar Pradesh

UP scheme for eligible girl children with staged assistance. Apply through official UP women and child / scheme portals only.

Level: State · Uttar Pradesh
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: For eligible girl children / families in Uttar Pradesh meeting notified criteria at life-stage milestones. Confirm current instalment rules on the official UP portal.

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