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Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "Mahila Kamgar Kaushal Unnayan Evan Theka Shramik, Hamaal Tatha Ghareloo Mahila Kamgaar Parivar Sashaktikaran Yojana" for unorganized worker on 11 March 2015.

Benefit: The scheme provides the following benefits: Skill development training in below identified trades 1. Beautician (Beautician) 1. Nutritionist (Nutrition) 1. Dietitian 1. Cooking 1. Hospitality 1. House Hold (Making Badi, Papad, Pickle Etc.) 1. Nursing 1. Tailoring Financial assistance for training Family empowerment activities such as health education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training

The scheme "Mahila Kisan Yojana" is an economic empowerment scheme by the Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, Government of Haryana. Through this scheme, loans are provided to the women from Scheduled Castes for the betterment of their economic status through self-employment.

Benefit: Loan for various economic development schemes having unit cost up to ₹50,000/-. Margin Money at 10% of the project cost. Subsidy at 50% of the total project cost (max. ₹10,000/-).

"Mahila Kisan Yojana" is implemented by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift the lifestyle of economically disadvantaged Charmakar communities. it supports the production and sale of various types of footwear and leather articles.

Benefit: Total Loan Amount: The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 for eligible female beneficiaries. Subsidy Provided: A subsidy of ₹10,000 is granted, reducing the effective loan burden on the beneficiary Loan Component: The remaining ₹40,000 is provided as a loan with an affordable interest rate of 5% per annum.

The "Mahila Nirman Shramik Vivah Yojana" was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered female construction workers and maximum of two of their daughters.

Benefit: A one-time grant of ₹50,000/- is provided to meet the marriage expenses of the female registered construction worker and a maximum of two daughters of a registered construction worker.

The scheme aims to promote nursery establishment by providing women's groups with high-quality seedlings or saplings from certified sources, along with a fixed grant, technical support, and training to ensure effective nursery operations.

Benefit: Under this scheme, women’s groups are enabled to establish nurseries. High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, and the resources required for nursery operations are provided through a fixed grant. Technical support and training are also provided. - Department purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.

This scheme, implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam, provides loans up to ₹1,25,000/- per beneficiary exclusively to women entrepreneurs of the target group, either directly or through self-help groups.

Benefit: Under this scheme, Nigam provides loans up to ₹1,25,000/- per beneficiary only to women entrepreneurs of the target group either directly or through Self-Help Groups.

The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes & Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under this scheme, loans up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary are provided only to women entrepreneurs of the target group, either directly or through Self-Help Groups.

Benefit: Under this scheme, Nigam provides loans up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary only to women entrepreneurs of the target group, either directly or through Self-Help Groups.

The scheme aims to provide a secure savings option with assured returns for women. Through this scheme, 7.5% interest and flexible savings benefits are provided to women and minor girls.

Benefit: Investment Options: Provide attractive and secure investment options for girls and women. - Interest Rate: Offers fixed interest of 7.5% per annum, compounded quarterly. - Investment Limit: The maximum investment ceiling is ₹2,00,000 with flexible investment options. - Tenure: The scheme has a duration of 2 years. - Interest Credit: Interest is compounded quarterly and credited to the account. Note: - The interest payable to the account holder in respect of any account opened or deposit made which is not in consonance with the provisions of this Scheme shall be payable at the rate applicable to the Post Office Savings Account.

This is a micro-financing programme aiming towards the empowerment of women from underprivileged backgrounds or economically backward areas. Through this scheme, these women can apply for a loan at a nominal interest rate to fulfil their dreams and goals and gain financial independence.

Benefit: It is a microfinance scheme for women with a rebate in interest. Financial Assistance up to the cost of ₹1,40,000/- is provided. 1. The repayment period is within 3.5 years, in quarterly installments from the date of each disbursement including the moratorium period. 1. On repayment of loans under MSY, through the concerned State Channelizing Agencies (SCA), the eligible beneficiaries can avail of any loan under the NSFDC scheme.

The scheme aims to create self-employment for women of nomadic and denotified castes and support women entrepreneurs doing independent business. Through this scheme, microfinance is provided to women beneficiaries to pursue a business/occupation of their choice.

Benefit: The maximum loan limit will be up to ₹1,25,000/-. The interest rate will be 4% per annum. Under this scheme, 100% loan of the business/occupation amount is provided. The loan amount will consist of 95% National Corporation contribution, 5% State Government contribution and zero beneficiary contribution. Repayment: The loan amount will have to be repaid in 48 equal monthly instalments, including interest.

The scheme aims to empower women entrepreneurs from Thakor & Koli communities by providing access to micro-loans for self-employment. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans is provided to eligible beneficiaries to set up small businesses based on their skills.

Benefit: Maximum Loan Amount: Up to ₹60,000/-.- Interest Rate: 4% per annum.- Loan Coverage: Up to 100% of the loan will be given for the proposed business/trade.- Repayment: The loan amount will have to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments (4 years) including interest.

"Mahila Samridhi Yojana" is administered by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift economically weaker women from the Charmakar Community. Loans ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- are granted at a low interest rate of 4% p.a.

Benefit: Loan ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- is provided at a low interest rate of 4% per annum.

This scheme offers loans up to ₹1,00,000/- to women Safai Karamcharis or their dependents for economic development through self-employment initiatives, such as establishing cloth shops, dairies, tea shops, bangle shops, beauty parlours, papad making, basketry, tailoring shops, etc.

Benefit: Project Cost Ceiling: - The Corporation (HSFDC), in collaboration with NSKFDC, provides loans of up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary/unit for various economic development activities. Margin Money: - The Corporation provides margin money @ 10% of the project cost. Subsidy: - The corporation provides a subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-). Note: The subsidy is provided only to the beneficiary living below the poverty line. Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC: Upto Amount(₹)Interest % P.A.Penal Interest % P.A.10000044 Interest Starts onPenalty Start AfterPrincipal Recovery Starts AfterInstallment Starts AfterInstallment PeriodSame Day30 Days120 Days120 Days30 Days

The scheme aims to create self-employment for women from the backward classes. Through this scheme, low-interest rate loans are provided to female beneficiaries.

Benefit: The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,25,000/-. The interest rate on these schemes will be 4% per annum. In these schemes, 95% of the unit cost will be provided as a loan, where 95% will be contributed by the National Corporation and 5% by the State Government. This loan is to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments, including interest.

The scheme aims to promote self-employment and financial independence among women from the Antyodaya Samaj, especially from Scheduled Castes. Under this scheme, loan up to ₹50,000/- is provided at a concessional interest rate to eligible women for starting small-scale businesses.

Benefit: Loan Amount: ₹50,000/- provided to eligible women for starting micro or small businesses.- Interest Rate: 6% per annum.- State Government Contribution: 95% of the loan amount, i.e., ₹47,500/-, is borne by the state.- Beneficiary Contribution: 5% of the loan amount, i.e., ₹2,500/-.- Possible Monthly Installment Amount: ₹1,445/- per month.- Duration: 36 Months (3 years)

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to female Safai Kamdars and their dependents to start small businesses. Through this scheme, loans for various self-employment ventures are provided to eligible female individuals.

Benefit: An individual loan of ₹1,00,000/- is provided. The interest rate on the loan is 4%. The loan is intended for various businesses/occupations such as Mandap Decoration, Computer, Electrical Shop, Animal Husbandry, Grocery Shop, Bamboo Work, Sewing Work, Embroidery, Beauty Parlour, Mobile Repairing, etc.

The scheme provides financial assistance to women from rural and urban areas for undertaking economic activities, with support in the form of a subsidy and loans.

Benefit: Subsidy Support: A subsidy of 15% or up to ₹30,000/- (whichever is lower) is provided to eligible women to support their business ventures. - Loan Facility: Women can avail of loans up to ₹2,00,000/- to start or expand their economic activities.

The scheme aims to eliminate discrimination and inequality against women, improve their health and nutrition, promote economic independence and empowerment, and strengthen their decision-making role in the family. It offers financial assistance to eligible married women to support their well-being.

Benefit: Each eligible woman will receive ₹1000/- per month. Women receiving less than ₹1000/- per month under social assistance programs and various pension schemes through the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag will receive additional assistance to a total ₹1,000/- per month. The assistance will be directly deposited into the applicant's Aadhaar-linked DBT-based bank account.

Under this scheme, the goal is to support girls from economically weaker families by providing assistance for transportation, enabling regular school attendance.

Benefit: Free bicycles are provided to all girl students of 9th to 12th classes.

In order to improve the process in curbing the high rate of mortality and infant mortality rate, the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Odisha introduced a scheme named "MAMATA" - a conditional cash transfer maternity benefit scheme.

Benefit: Rs.3,000 shall be given during the third trimester of the pregnancy of the mother till delivery on completing the following 5 conditions: 1. Pregnancy registered at AWC/Mini AWC 1. Received at least 2 antenatal checkup (ANC) 1. Received IFA and calcium tablets. 1. Received at least 1 TT vaccination (out of optimal 2) 1. Received at least 1 counselling session at AWC/Village Health/ Home Visit. The first 4 conditions shall be verified from MCP Card. On completing the above requirements first instalment shall be released. Rs.2,000 shall be after completion of 10 months after delivery on fulfilment of following conditions: Child birth is registered at AWC or HSC. Child has received BCG vaccination. Child has received Pentavalent 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations. Child has received Polio 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations. Child has received Rotavirus 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations. Child has received Measles vaccine before attaining 1 year of age. Child has received Vitamin-A first dose before attaining 1 year of age Mother has attended at least six Growth Monitoring and IYCF counselling sessions after delivery till 9 months Child has been exclusively breastfed for first six months (self-certification by the beneficiary) Child has been introduced to complementary food on completion of six months of age (self- certification by the beneficiary) Child is being fed age-appropriate complementary feeding and continuing (self- certification by the beneficiary) Note: Overall, Rs.5,000 in two instalments as incentive is provided to mothers.