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The scheme aims to provide free and safe delivery and newborn care services to BPL families by offering free treatment to pregnant women in government and accredited private hospitals.

Benefit: Free delivery services (both normal and cesarean) for pregnant women belonging to BPL families. Free maternal and newborn healthcare, including antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and neonatal services. Free abortion and emergency obstetric care when medically required. Free medicines, diagnostics, and hospitalization at government or accredited private hospitals. Linkage with Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for eligible women to receive additional incentives.

The scheme aims to provide completely free and cashless delivery, including caesarean section, for pregnant women at government health facilities along with free treatment for sick newborns and infants.

Benefit: For Pregnant Women: Free and zero expense Delivery and Caesarean Section Free Drugs and Consumables Free Essential Diagnostics (Blood, Urine tests and Ultra-sonography etc) Free Diet during stay in the health institutions (up to 3 days for normal delivery & 7 days for caesarean section) Free Provision of Blood Free Transport from Home to Health Institutions Free Transport between facilities in case of referral Drop Back from Institutions to home after 48hrs stay Exemption from all kinds of User Charges For Sick Newborns And Infants (Up to 30 days after birth): Free and zero-expense treatment Free Drugs and Consumables Free Diagnostics Free Provision of Blood Free Transport from Home to Health Institutions Free Transport between facilities in case of referral Drop Back from Institutions to home Exemption from all kinds of User Charges

The scheme aims to provide free healthcare services to pregnant women and infants up to one year of age, including free treatment, medicines, diet, and transport facilities in government hospitals.

Benefit: Free and cashless delivery Free treatment for sick newborns and infants up to one year of age. Free medicines, consumables, and diagnostic services for both mothers and infants. Free provision of blood and blood transfusion services, if required. Free diet during hospitalization Free transport facility

The scheme aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. It offers cash assistance for institutional and home deliveries, along with antenatal and postnatal care support, primarily benefiting poor pregnant women across India.

Benefit: One-Time Cash Assistance for Institutional Delivery (Mother's Package): In Low Performing States (LPS): ₹1,400/- for rural areas and ₹1,000/- for urban areas.- In High Performing States (HPS): ₹700/- for rural areas and ₹600/- for urban areas.- For North-Eastern States (except Assam) and Rural areas of tribal districts of other states: ₹700/- (Mother's package). Notes: - _For pregnant women delivering in a public health institution, the entire cash entitlement should be disbursed to her in one installment at the health institution._ - _For women accessing an accredited private institution, at least three-fourths of the cash assistance should be paid to the beneficiary in one installment at the time of delivery._ - _The money must be paid only to the beneficiary and not to any other person or relative._ - _Disbursement should preferably be done at the institution._ - _All payments made before or after seven days of delivery are considered illegitimate and subject to audit objection._ Cash Assistance for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Package: Referral Transport Assistance: ₹250/- (approx.) for transport to the nearest health facility; the exact amount may be decided by the state.- Institutional Delivery Support: Minimum ₹200/- per delivery for facilitating institutional delivery.- Boarding and Lodging Cost: The remaining amount from the total package is used for boarding and lodging during stay at the health centre.- Total Benefit For Rural Areas: ₹600/- per case, including ₹300/- for antenatal care and ₹300/- for institutional delivery.- Total Benefit For Urban Areas: ₹400/- per case, including ₹200/- for antenatal care and ₹200/- for institutional delivery. Notes: - _The first payment, covering transactional costs, should be made at the health center upon arrival with the expectant mother._ - _The second payment, the cash incentive, should be paid after the ASHA has completed her postnatal visit and the child has been immunized for Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG), and this payment should be made within 7 days of delivery._ - _All payments to ASHA are made by the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)._ - _If the ASHA fails to organize transport for the pregnant woman, the transport assistance money is paid directly to the pregnant woman at the institution upon arrival and registration for delivery._ - _An ASHA receives cash benefits only if she accompanies the pregnant woman to the health center. Her work is assessed based on the number of pregnant women she has motivated and escorted to deliver in a health institution._ Cash Assistance for Home Delivery ₹500/- per delivery for the Below Poverty Line pregnant women, regardless of age and number of children. For the beneficiary's care during delivery or to cover incidental expenses. _The disbursement is done at the time of delivery or approximately 7 days before delivery by an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife, Accredited Social Health Activist, or any other link worker. All payments made before or after seven days of delivery are considered illegitimate._ Assistance for Caesarean Section or Management of Obstetric Complications Up to ₹1,500/- per delivery (case), utilized by the health institution to hire services of specialists from the private sector or to pay an honorarium or transport cost to bring specialists from other government setups if they are not available in the government health institution. _This assistance is provided to the government health institution, not directly to the beneficiary. A panel of such doctors must be prepared in advance by the health institutions providing this facility, and pregnant women should be informed during micro-birth planning._ Comprehensive Maternal and Newborn Care (aligned with Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram - JSSK objectives) Free and Cashless Delivery: Includes normal deliveries and Caesarean sections. Free Drugs: Provision of necessary medicines. Free Diagnostics: Essential diagnostic tests. Free Provision of Blood: Availability of blood transfusions if needed. Free Diet: Hot cooked meals in Government Hospitals and Tertiary Care Centers; two dry packs of biscuits and a milk packet in Primary Health Centres/Community Health Centres. Free Transport: To and from the health facility, including referral transport to higher centers and drop-back home, for obstetric women and sick infants up to 30 days of age. Compensation for Sterilization If the mother or her husband voluntarily undergoes sterilization immediately after delivery, the compensation money available under the existing Family Welfare scheme should be disbursed to the mother at the hospital itself. Antenatal Care (ANC) Services Includes identification and registration of pregnant women, provision of at least three ANC check-ups, Tetanus Toxoid (TT) injections, and Iron Folic Acid (IFA) tablets. Postnatal Care (PNC) Services Includes a postnatal visit within 7 days of delivery to track the mother’s health and facilitate care, counseling for the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of delivery and its continuance for 3-6 months, and promotion of family planning. Newborn Immunization Arrangement to immunize the newborn, initially specified until 14 weeks of age (some sources refer to 10 weeks).

The "Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana" provides financial assistance to women beneficiaries. This initiative aims to enhance the financial security and well-being of women across the state.

Benefit: Financial Assistance ₹1,000/- per month.

In 2015-16, Rajasthan State started the "Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme" for Girls students.

Benefit: Scooty distribution to girl students.

Launched in 2012-13 by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, the "Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana" is a scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance to girls from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education without any financial burden, and achieve their career goals.

Benefit: The scholarship provides ₹18,000 per annum, which will be directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.

The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.

Benefit: One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage. 1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. 1. The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account. 1. Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹6,000/- every six months (totaling ₹12,000/- per year) will be provided to the wife of a deceased worker employed in an industrial unit or establishment in Madhya Pradesh.

Benefit: Under this scheme, eligible widows of deceased workers receive financial assistance of ₹6,000/- every six months, in June and December. This amounts to a total of ₹12,000/- per year. Time limit: The assistance amount will be paid to the concerned within 30 days of receipt of the application in the designated office for one year from the date of death of worker.

The scheme "Kanya Dhan Scheme for SC Students" by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, an amount of ₹ 25,000/- is provided to the girl students of the Scheduled Caste Communities once they pass the 12th standard board examination (or equivalent).

Benefit: An amount of ₹ 25,000/- is provided as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child and the officer nominated by the government. NOTE: The amount is disbursed to the beneficiaries after they pass the 12th standard board (or equivalent) examination.

The scheme was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to motivate girls towards education. Under this scheme, girls in Class 11th who have passed their 10th class examination will receive ₹3,000/- per year as a monetary incentive.

Benefit: Under this scheme, all girls belonging to Scheduled Tribes who have passed Class 10th and are entering Class 11th will receive an incentive amount of ₹3,000/- per year. Note: The incentive amount will be paid into the bank accounts of the girl students.

Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste girls who pass the Class 10th and enroll in the Class 11th at a government or recognized institution and study regularly are given an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year.

Benefit: Under this scheme, all Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10 and are entering Class 11 will receive an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year. Note: The incentive amount will be paid into the bank accounts of the girl students.

Various schemes are run by the government for the purpose of providing social security to women, Kanya Sumangala Yojana is one such scheme.

Benefit: Kanya Sumangala Yojana will be applicable in six categories. The categories of beneficiary classification and distribution of funds for them are determined as follows:- First PhaseAt the birth of a girl child.Rs. 2,000/- lump sumSecond PhaseAfter complete vaccination of the girl child up to one year. Rs. 1,000/- lump sumThird PhaseAfter the admission of girl child in first classRs. 2,000/- lump sumFourth PhaseAfter the admission of girl child in class VIRs. 2,000/- lump sumFifth PhaseAfter the admission of girl child in class IXRs. 3,000/- lump sumSixth PhaseSuch girls who have passed class 12th and have taken admission in graduation or diploma courses of 02 years or more duration.Rs. 5,000/- lump sum

The primary objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for marriageable daughters of beneficiary registered labourers and registered women construction labourers working in the building and other construction processes and to encourage legal arrangements.

Benefit: Benefits In case of fulfilment of all the qualifications to the registered construction worker, an amount of Rs.55,000/- (Rupees fifty five thousand only) will be provided by the board as financial assistance for the marriage of his own daughter or registered female construction worker and for inter-caste marriage Rs. An amount of 61,000 / – (Rupees sixty one thousand only) will be provided as financial assistance. In the case of group marriage, in the event of a marriage of a minimum of 11 couples being organized simultaneously at one place, an amount of Rs. 65,000 (Rupees Sixty Five Thousand only) will be provided by the Board as financial assistance for the daughter's marriage and the group marriage will be held in the form of financial assistance. Expenses at the rate of Rs.7,000/- per pair will be paid by the Board to the organiser. In addition to the above, the amount for the purchase of the bride and groom's dress at the rate of Rs. 5000/- each will be transferred to the account of the registered worker 1 week before the proposed date of mass marriage and if one of the two parties is not present In such a case, the amount paid as advance for a dress will be adjusted against the amount payable in normal / inter-caste marriage (as the case may be). In the case of self-marriage of registered women workers also, the amount of benefit as mentioned above will be payable with the condition that the amount has not been received under this head by her/his father/mother. In the case of remarriage of a registered female construction worker, this benefit will be payable only in the event that her marriage is legally divorced or she is being remarried after the death of her husband. In cases of divorce, an attested copy of the decision of the court of competent jurisdiction and in case of remarriage after the death of the husband, a copy of the death certificate of the husband issued from the competent level will be required as necessary records. The amount of benefit payable in cases of remarriage will be equal to the amount payable in cases of group marriages.

The scheme to improve the status and wellbeing of girls, specifically those from socio-economically disadvantaged families, through Conditional Cash Transfers by: Incentivising them to continue in education for a longer period of time, and complete secondary or higher secondary education.

Benefit: Kanyashree Prakalpa offers two types of benefits: Annual Scholarship (K1): A cash benefit of ₹1,000/- is paid annually to the girls in the age group 13 to 18 years (studying in Class VIII equivalent or above for every year that they remain in education, provided they are unmarried at the time.1. One-Time Grant (K2): A grant of ₹25,000/- is paid after a girl turns 18, provided that she was engaged in an academic or occupational pursuit and was unmarried.

The scheme aims to encourage girls’ participation in education at the upper primary and secondary levels and to provide quality education to girls from disadvantaged groups (SC, ST, OBC, Minority communities and BPL families) studying in Classes 6 to 12.

Benefit: Girls from various disadvantaged groups such as socially disadvantaged classes (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities, and Backward Classes), economically weaker sections, and girls with special needs are identified and enrolled in the hostels at the upper primary and secondary levels (Classes 6 to 12).

Under this scheme, girls who pass Class 8 from Kasturba Gandhi Schools, secure at least 50% marks in Class 10, & enroll in Class 11 receive an STDR of ₹2,000/- (5-year term). Those who score 50% in Class 12 and enroll in graduation receive an STDR of ₹4,000/- (3-year term).

Benefit: Monetary Benefits: A Special Term Deposit Receipt (STDR) of ₹2,000/- for girl students enrolled in Class 11. A Special Term Deposit Receipt (STDR) of ₹4,000/- for girl students pursuing a graduation course. Mode of Disbursement: STDRs (Special Term Deposit Receipts) in the name of the student. Validity: An STDR of ₹2,000/- is valid for 5 years. An STDR of ₹4,000/- is valid for 3 years.

The "Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme" aims to provide financial assistance to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in the leather industry. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence by enabling these women to start or expand business activities related to leatherwork.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹2,50,000/- per SHG with 10 members. NOTE: Each member gets ₹15,000/- as a subsidy and ₹10,000/- as a loan from the corporation. 33% representation for women artisans and 5% for physically challenged individuals.

KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Telangana, India, aimed at providing nutritious food to pregnant. The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women.

Benefit: The KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme in Telangana provides several benefits to the beneficiaries. Here are some of the key benefits of the scheme: • To provide quality nutrition throughout pregnancy and post-delivery. • To reduce Anaemia and improve hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. • To reduce Maternal Mortality Rate and Infant Mortality Rate Improved Nutritional Status: The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women in Telangana. The nutrition kit provided to the beneficiaries contains essential food items that can help in meeting their daily nutritional requirements. Reduced Malnutrition: Malnutrition is a major problem among pregnant in Telangana. The KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme can help in reducing malnutrition by providing nutritious food to the beneficiaries every month. Improved Health: Good nutrition is essential for good health. The KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme can help in improving the health of pregnant women in Telangana by providing them with essential nutrients. Increased Awareness: The scheme can also help in increasing awareness about the importance of good nutrition among the beneficiaries. The Anganwadi workers can educate the beneficiaries about the importance of good nutrition and how to make the most of the food items provided in the kit. Empowerment of Women: The scheme can also help in empowering women by providing them with the necessary resources to take care of their health and the health of their children. The nutrition kit provided under the scheme can help in reducing the financial burden on women and enable them to make better decisions about their health and nutrition. Overall, the KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme in Telangana has several benefits for the beneficiaries. It can help in improving their nutritional status, reducing malnutrition, improving health, increasing awareness, and empowering women.

The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha had introduced a scheme named "Khushi" which aims to provide Free sanitary napkins to all girls in Government and aided schools from class 6th to 12th.

Benefit: The Khushi Scheme offers several key benefits aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and overall well-being for women and girls in the state. Free or Subsidized Napkins: The scheme provides free or affordable sanitary napkins to women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas where access to such products is limited. Education and Awareness: Through educational campaigns, the scheme raises awareness about menstrual hygiene practices, helping women and girls maintain better health and hygiene. Support for Adolescent Girls: By providing sanitary products and creating awareness, the scheme helps reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates among adolescent girls, ensuring they stay in school and continue their education. Employment: The scheme often includes components that support the local production of sanitary napkins, which create employment opportunities and contribute to the local economy. Prevention of Health Issues: By promoting the use of sanitary products and proper menstrual hygiene practices, the scheme helps in preventing health issues related to menstruation, such as infections and rashes.