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The scheme provides financial assistance to widowed women, ensuring self-reliance through monthly pensions.

Benefit: Monthly Pension: Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,250/-.

The scheme supports remarried women who are beneficiaries of the Ganga Swarupa Pension Scheme, aiming to reintegrate them into society with financial support.

Benefit: Assistance through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT): ₹25,000/- will be credited directly to the beneficiary's savings account through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT). - Assistance for National Savings Certificates: ₹25,000/- will be issued to the beneficiary in the form of National Savings Certificates (NSC), providing a secure and long-term savings option.

MP Gaon Ki Beti Yojna 2022-23 is a scholarship provided by the Madhya Pradesh government. The MP state government has started this scheme to encourage the higher education of girl children in remote areas in 2005.

Benefit: Each year, girls who pass the 12th standard with first-class marks from a village will be eligible. Selected students will receive a scholarship of ₹500/- per month. The scholarship will be provided for a maximum of 10 months per year.

The benefit of Gargi Puraskar Yojana is given every year to the beneficiary girl child of Rajasthan on the day of Basant Panchami. This time also the beneficiary girl students were taken on a tour of the girl students on the occasion of Basant Panchami very year.

Benefit: Payable for 11 & 12 class girl students: Rs. 3,000/- each year on the day of Basant Panchami.

The scheme aims to encourage and motivate girl students studying in Classes 6 to 12 at Sanskrit schools in the state by providing financial scholarships to support their education.

Benefit: Scholarship Amount: - Girl students from classes 6 to 12 are provided ₹251/0 per month, at the rate of ₹3,012/- annually.

The objective of scheme is to prevent crimes against women & girls and to ensure prompt action in case of any incident. Under this, a three-tier support system is set up with Mahila Desks at police stations,Women Safety Helpline & Counselling Cells at district level, & a State Women Safety Helpline.

Benefit: Under this Scheme, the following steps have been taken by Uttarakhand Police to prevent crimes against women and ensure women’s safety: 1. A Quick Reaction Team (QRT) has been formed under the Women Help Desk at every police station. On receiving a complaint related to women at the police station, the QRT immediately reaches the spot and acts as the first responder, providing all possible assistance to the victim. 1. Identification of Hot Spots and sensitive areas with regard to crimes against women is being carried out. CCTV cameras/lights are being installed in such Hot Spots, and their regular monitoring is ensured. 1. Regular patrolling by Cheetah, Mahila Cheetah, and CPU teams is conducted during the opening and closing hours of schools, colleges, and coaching institutes. 1. A team comprising Women Help Desk In-charges and four constables, named “Team Gaura”, has been constituted. The team regularly organizes awareness programmes to educate students on safety, drugs, traffic rules, cybercrime, etc. To strengthen this initiative, about 3,000 awareness booklets have been distributed to districts from the headquarters. 1. From 20th to 22nd February 2023, a total of 35 women personnel appointed to Team Gaura from all districts were provided Self-Defense Instructor Course (Level-I) training. In continuation, the process of providing Level-II training to these personnel is underway. These trained women police personnel are regularly conducting training programmes in schools, colleges, and other institutions across districts to teach self-defense techniques to girl students.

The Madhya Pradesh State Government started "Gharelu Hinsa Peedit Ke Liye Sahayta" Yojana for victims of domestic violence in Madhya Pradesh, offering various types of assistance including financial aid, legal support, and shelter.

Benefit: The victim will be assisted as follows If the disabilities of less than 40% resulting from damage to any part of the body, compensation of up to ₹2,00,000/- will be provided. If the disability exceeds 40% due to damage to any part of the body, the compensation increases to a maximum of ₹4,00,000/-.

Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Cycle, Chhatari, Chappal/Joota Sahayta Yojana" for unorganized worker on 11 March 2015.

Benefit: Provide Cycle, Umbrella, Slipper/Shoe Assistance.

The scheme aims to promote girls' education in the state by providing financial assistance for the purchase of bicycles to girl students studying in Class 9 in government and government-aided secondary schools.

Benefit: Each eligible girl student in class 9 receives ₹2,850/-. The benefit includes a bicycle for plain areas and an FD (Fixed Deposit) worth ₹2,850/- for hilly areas.

The scheme “Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme” was announced by the Department of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in 2013 for the girl students studying in classes 6-12. The scheme's focus was to retain, maintain hygiene, and continue education throughout the year.

Benefit: ₹50/- per student per month in all Govt. schools through DBT (all year amount is credited to the account of the beneficiary).

The scheme provides technical/vocational training for sex workers and sexually abused women to enable them to earn for their livelihood through such technical/vocational training and skill. The department will take the assistance of members of reputed NGOs/Trust/Society/professionals/expert bodies.

Benefit: _(For availing of the benefit under this scheme the victim has to reside in Goa)_ Financial Assistance The beneficiary (excluding victims housed in Protective Home) will be provided with a stipend of ₹ 2,500/- per month for a period of three months or till she joins a livelihood programme, whichever is earlier. Technical/Vocational Training Based on their literacy, skills, interest, etc, the Mentor/Probation Officer will help the beneficiary to join a technical/vocational training programme of the Government or Non-Government institutes, emphasizing on the training programmes which has opportunities for jobs or setting up their own enterprise, such as, repair of the home appliances, mobile repair, beauty treatment, tailoring, bakery, catering, etc. The fees, travel and other miscellaneous expenses will be covered. Education The beneficiary, if she is interested in pursuing her education, will be supported for her education till 12th Standard. All the expenses related to her education, boarding, travel, fees, books, toiletries, etc., may be paid. Shelter If in need of shelter, she shall be admitted to a shelter home/protective home being managed by a non-Government organization or Government organization or organization receiving grants from the State/Central Government. Psycho-Social Services A victim of commercial sexual exploitation will be provided counselling by Probation Officer or by a person appointed as “Mentor” or by a professional counsellor or psychiatrist working in a Government or non-Government organization. Expenses incurred for fees, travel, medicine, etc., will be covered. Health The victim shall be provided health services for all kinds of ailments at the Government hospital. Victims suffering from HIV or Tuberculosis will be connected to ART and DOTS schemes. In cases where the victim is suffering from AIDS and requires institutional care, she shall be admitted to one of the care centres meant for people with HIV/AIDS, for a period of six months. Children The children of the trafficked victim shall be provided counselling and assistance for admission in the school by the Probation Officer or by a person appointed as a “Mentor”. All the expenses related to the education of the children, such as boarding, travel, fees, books, toiletries, etc., up to 12th Standard shall be covered. Reintegration The Probation Officer or “Mentor” shall help the victim in reintegrating with her family and community by providing counselling to the family members and if necessary to the members of the community. Protection The Probation Officer or “Mentor” shall take the assistance of the family members, community members, religious leader, local police and Integrated Anti-human Trafficking Unit of Goa police in ensuring that the victim is not harassed by the traffickers. The Probation Officer or Mentor may also make a written complaint to the Chairperson of the Goa State Commission for Women, for victims' protection and the Commission shall take necessary action to protect the victim. Livelihood (a) The Probation Officer or “Mentor” shall assist her in finding a job, based on her interests and skills. In case the victim is unable to get a job or is not interested in a job, then the Probation Officer or “Mentor” based on the interest, skill and viability of a business shall help her in setting up a business enterprise. Livelihood (b) Those victims who have successfully completed the vocational training may be provided all the support by the Probation Officer/Mentor for preparation of project reports, availing loan from financial institutions etc. The Department may provide such financial assistance to the victim for setting up business enterprises as may be decided by the Government from time to time.

The scheme aims to increase the income and raise the living standards of tribal women beneficiaries. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for setting up goat units.

Benefit: Financial assistance is provided for setting up goat units, specifically 10 goats and 1 male goat. The assistance amount is 50% of the total unit cost or a maximum of ₹45,000/-, whichever is less.

The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities include a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Benefit: Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students. Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc. The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

The scheme "Government Service Home" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide institutional care to widows, destitute women, deserted women, adolescent girls and differently-abled women and their children.

Benefit: The beneficiary is provided accommodation, Food, Education, Vocational training, Free supply of textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, chappals, and sanitary napkins.

The scheme "Government Working Women’s Hostel" is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide safe accommodation facilities to working women who live far away from their families, belonging to lower and middle-income groups.

Benefit: Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹300/- per month in Chennai and ₹200/- per month in other Districts. Safe accommodation, food, and electricity charges on a dividing basis. The women can stay for 3 years in the hostel.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per daughter for the marriage of up to two daughters of destitute widows who are receiving widow pension and whose total monthly income from all sources does not exceed ₹4,000/-, or who belong to BPL families.

Benefit: Grant Amount: ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.

This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor brides living below the poverty line to meet their marriage expenses. The assistance amount is ₹25,000, and it is granted for the first marriage of the bride. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹25,000 for marriage expenses.

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹12,000/- as follows: The pre-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery. The post-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery. The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.

This scheme was introduced to promote small family norms, uplift the welfare of girl children, and ease the financial burden on parents during their daughter's marriage. The scheme provides ₹25,000/- financial assistance for single girl children studying in 8th to 10th standard.

Benefit: ₹ 25,000/- will be deposited in a fixed deposit in the Post Office in the form of a National Savings Certificate in the name of the Girl Child. The maturity amount will be released when the girl child attains the age of eighteen years.

This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.