Government Schemes

SIDBI

Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme

Loans up to ₹10 Lakhs for new small-scale ventures. 10 years repayment period.

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Min. of Finance

Stand-Up India Scheme

Bank loans between ₹10 Lakh and ₹1 Crore for SC/ST or Women entrepreneurs.

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Gujarat Govt

Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana

Interest-free loans up to ₹1 Lakh for Women SHGs in Gujarat.

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MSME

PMEGP Scheme

Credit-linked subsidy program. Women get up to 35% subsidy in rural areas.

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Rural Dev

Lakhpati Didi Yojana

Skill training for SHG women to earn ₹1 Lakh/year.

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Govt of Gujarat

Vahli Dikri Yojana

Financial assistance of ₹1,10,000 to families for the first and second girl child at different stages (Enrollment, 9th Std, Age 18).

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Govt of Gujarat

Ganga Swaroop Yojana (Widow Pension)

Monthly pension of ₹1,250 for widows to support their livelihood and dignity.

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Ministry of WCD

STEP Scheme

Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP). Provides grants for skill training to women in sectors like Agriculture, Handlooms, and Crafts.

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Ministry of WCD

Mahila Shakti Kendra

Village-level centers providing "One Stop" convergence support for empowering rural women with opportunities for skill development and digital literacy.

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Ministry of Petroleum

Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

Free LPG Gas Connection for women from BPL households. Includes first refill and hotplate free of cost.

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Ministry of WCD

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)

Micro-finance scheme providing collateral-free loans to Intermediary Micro-financing Organizations (IMOs) for lending to women SHGs.

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Ministry of WCD

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Cash incentive of ₹5,000 in three installments to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first live birth.

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Ministry of Rural Dev

Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)

Sub-component of NRLM. Focuses on empowering women in agriculture by improving their skills and access to inputs/markets.

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Ministry of Housing

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for home loans. Women ownership is mandatory for EWS/LIG category houses.

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Ministry of WCD

Swayam Siddha Scheme

An integrated scheme for women empowerment through SHG formation, providing access to micro-credit and resources.

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Ministry of Education

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)

Residential schools for girls belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and Minority communities in educationally backward blocks.

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Ministry of WCD

Nirbhaya Fund

Projects specifically designed to improve the safety and security of women in public spaces and transport.

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NSDL e-Gov

Vidhyalakshmi Education Loan

A single window for students to access information and apply for educational loans provided by banks.

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