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The 'Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme' is a state scheme to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefit every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given.

Benefit: Pension: ₹1,000/- per month. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali: One free saree. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres: 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals. 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

The scheme provides free bicycles to girl students studying in Class 9 in government schools of Rajasthan who belong to the Special Backward Classes or specific communities such as Banjara, Baldia, Labana-Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar Gurjar, Raiko, Rebari (Debasi).

Benefit: Free distribution of cycles to girl students.

The Government of Rajasthan has launched the Devnarayan Chatra Scooty Yojana Scheme for the year 2023 in order to encourage female students in the state to study and to address the state’s low female literacy rate.

Benefit: 1500 scooties will be distributed free of cost every year according to the merit list of marks obtained in the 12th examination. Those are studying regularly in government colleges, state-funded universities, 12th (Senior Secondary) (girls who are not in the priority list of scooty acceptance) 10,000/- per annum in the first year, second year and third year. For Postgraduate first-year (P.G. degree) students, 20,000/- per annum in the admission year and Rs. 20,000/- per annum in the second year of post-graduation will be given as an incentive amount on obtaining 50% or more marks in the first year of post-graduation.

The scheme aims at “Saving girls” as the primary objective and to improve the Sex Ratio at birth. Through this scheme, money is deposited in the name of the girl child under the LIC Single Premium Endowment Plan for the first two living girl children.

Benefit: Financial Benefit 1. An LIC is purchased from the Life Insurance Corporation named as Single Premium Endowment Plan (No. 917) in the name of the girl child of sum amount of ₹42,372/- (inclusive of all taxes). 1. Amount will be given to the first two girl children who are among the first two living issues that the couple has. 1. On attaining the age of 18 years, the child can utilize the money for her welfare. 1. However, in case of life threatening condition of the girl child, money can be withdrawn at any time for the treatment of the girl child with a certificate of life-threatening condition issued by the Medical Board of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu. Mode of Disbursement 1. PFMS DBT MODE. 1. An authorized Officer shall draw the said amount on a Hand Receipt Bill and pay directly to the LIC authorities (through PFMS) for the issuance of policies under Single Premium Endowment Plan No. 917 for a premium amount of ₹42,372/- per beneficiary. 1. The disbursement of benefits shall be made after obtaining approval of the Competent Authority. Nature of Assistance 1. Mode of Delivery – Kind. 1. Duration of Disbursement – Recurring.

The scheme aims to support girls' higher education through distance learning by reimbursing their course fees for UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and PG Diploma undertaken by girls through distance education in Rajasthan.

Benefit: Reimbursement of full course fees for distance Education in: Undergraduate (UG) courses Postgraduate (PG) courses Diploma courses Certificate and PG Diploma courses Note: No other additional grant will be payable. Duration of Fee Disbursement: After selection, the candidate's fee will be reimbursed on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode on annual basis on satisfactory academic performance of the student. The fee reimbursement would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution.

The scheme offers financial aid to pregnant women via Self Help Groups. The loan is capped at ₹2,000/- with an interest rate of 11%, subject to changes.

Benefit: Access to Loan: ₹2,000/-. - Interest Rate: 11% (subject to change).

The scheme provides revamped micro credit loans through District Central Cooperative Banks to support women vendors selling flowers, vegetables, fruits etc. Loans range from ₹100/- to ₹5,000/- with an interest rate of 11%.

Benefit: Access to Micro-Loan: ₹100/- to ₹5,000/-. - Interest Rate: 11% (subject to change).

The scheme provides financial assistance to working women through loans up to ₹20,000/- at a 12% interest rate via District Central Cooperative Banks and their branches.

Benefit: Access to Loan: Up to ₹20,000/-. - Interest Rate: 12% (subject to change).

The scheme aims to socially and economically empower Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe women by supporting them in income-generating activities through electric autos. It provides a subsidy up to 75% of the cost (maximum ₹3,00,000/-) for electric autos to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe women.

Benefit: A subsidy of 75% of the total cost of the electric auto (e-Auto) or ₹3,00,000/- whichever is less will be paid. This subsidy is paid after utilizing Central Government incentives under the Pradhan Mantri E-DRIVE Scheme (FAME-3), which provides a maximum subsidy of ₹50,000/-. The total cost of the electric auto will be calculated excluding extra accessories. Disbursement In case the beneficiary has already purchased the vehicle: The applicant must submit the original invoice along with the application to the Department, and the subsidy amount will then be credited to the beneficiary’s account.- In case the beneficiary has not purchased the vehicle: The applicant must pay 25% of the total cost of the vehicle as an initial payment to the dealer. The applicant has to submit the invoice for payment along with the application, and the subsidy amount will then be credited to the dealer's account. Post-Selection Obligations The beneficiary should not cause or permit a male driver to drive the vehicle. The beneficiary must retain all relevant documents for 5 years from the date of subsidy disbursement. The applicant has no power to sale/lease or any other transfer of ownership of the vehicle for a period of 5 years. If the information furnished by the beneficiary is false or if the electric auto is found to have been sold within the 5-year period, the total subsidy is liable to be returned to the Government or recovered with interest from the beneficiary.

The "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-. One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

The 'Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-. One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

“Dulari Kanya” is a scheme for the girl child by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to end the preference between male and female child, encouragement of institutional delivery, immunization of children, to end child marriage and overall empowerment of females.

Benefit: An amount of ₹ 20,000/- shall be deposited in the fixed deposit Bank Account (Minor Account) of the girl child born in any Government Hospital or Government recognised private hospital. Maturity amount can be withdrawn by the beneficiary on attaining the age of 18 years, which would be subject to verification by the concerned DMO of the respective districts.

The DULARI Scheme was implemented by the Directorate of Health Services in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide incentives for newborn baby girls and to the girl children who pass Classes VIII, X, and XII.

Benefit: As per the scheme, the following benefits are given to the girl child whose parents are domicile of Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Sl. No.DescriptionsAmount of Assistance1Benefits at Birth- Institution deliver₹8,000/-2Benefits at Birth- Home delivery₹5,000/-3Benefits on passing VIII Standard₹5,000/-4Benefits on passing X Standard₹10,000/-5Benefits on passing XII Standard₹10,000/-6Benefits on getting married at the age of 21 years₹5,000/-7Benefits on getting married after age of 25 years₹10,000/- Note- The incentive amount will be fixed in a bank account and must not be withdrawn before the girl attains 18 years of age, unless permitted by the A&N Administration.

The 'E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-I' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor widow mothers by providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- given to the widow to meet the expenses incurred in the marriage of her daughter. 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam (Mangalsutra). Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service. NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.

The "E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor widow mothers by providing financial assistance for the marriage of their daughter's.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses. 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: Through Electronic Clearing Service. NOTE: The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.

Rajasthan Government started a scholarship for Sahariya tribal girls' higher education (Class 11 and 12).

Benefit: The student will be paid ₹3,500/- for a total of 10 months at the rate of Rs. 350/- per month.

Rajasthan Government started a scholarship for tribal girls higher education (Class 11 & 12) In the year 2011.

Benefit: Rs. 3,500/- One time and fully in July

Rajasthan Government started a scholarship for tribal girls higher education (College Level) In the year 1994-95.

Benefit: Annual financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- is provided for 10 months at the rate of Rs.500/- per month.

The scheme was launched by School Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to ensure continuity of education for girl students who are the only daughters of their parents. Under this scheme, eligible girl students who are only child of their parents receive a scholarship of ₹5,000/- per year.

Benefit: Under the scheme, a scholarship of ₹5,000/- per year is given to single girl child students. Note: The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.

The scheme aims to encourage female students from Haryana to pursue higher education and reduce their interest burden. Through this scheme, financial assistance and an interest subsidy are provided to eligible female students.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: Provided to female students under a Bank tie-up Education Scheme.1. Interest Subsidy: The Corporation will provide an interest subsidy of 5% per annum to the banks.1. Reduced Interest Burden: The scheme aims to reduce the interest burden on the student/guardian.1. Specific Interest Subsidy Condition: The Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC) will pay up to 5% interest subsidy on Education Loans to those female students who have availed the Education Loan from SBI Group and whose parents are employees of these banks and are being provided Education Loan at a lesser interest rate than the rate of interest for the general public. Hence, only the difference in interest of the subsidy will be paid by HWDC.