Government Schemes for Women 2025
Maternity benefits, LPG subsidies, SHG loans, widow pensions, free health coverage, and women empowerment schemes from Central and State Governments.
80+
Women-Focused Schemes
9.5 Cr+
Ujjwala Beneficiaries
3 Cr+
PMMVY Beneficiaries
Overview
India's central and state governments have created over 80 schemes specifically to improve the economic status, health, safety, and social security of women. Key programmes include Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connections), PMMVY (maternity benefit ₹5,000), PM Awas Yojana (priority housing), Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with ₹10,000 overdraft for women, and MUDRA loans for women entrepreneurs. This page brings together all major women welfare schemes to help you or your family member access entitled benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?▾
PMMVY provides a cash benefit of ₹5,000 in two instalments to pregnant and lactating women for their first live birth. The benefit is to compensate for wage loss and encourage health seeking behaviour. Apply at your nearest Anganwadi centre or health facility with Aadhaar card, bank account, and MCP card.
Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?▾
Women above 18 years from BPL households, SC/ST households, beneficiaries of PMAY Gramin, AAY, Forest dwellers, SECC households, people in tea garden areas, and river island residents are eligible. Apply at your nearest LPG distributor with Aadhaar, BPL/SECC/caste certificate, and bank details.
Are there government loans specifically for women entrepreneurs?▾
Yes — MUDRA Yojana provides collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh for micro-enterprise women entrepreneurs. Stree Shakti Package from public sector banks offers concession on interest rates. SIDBI's Swayamshakti programme and Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme (SIDBI) support larger women-owned SMEs.
What is the widow pension scheme and how do I apply?▾
The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) provides ₹20,000 one-time support to BPL families on death of breadwinner. State governments also operate Widow Pension Schemes (typically ₹300–₹1,500/month). Apply at your district social welfare office with death certificate, income certificate, and bank details.
How does Beti Bachao Beti Padhao help girls?▾
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is an awareness and welfare programme in 640 districts focusing on improving the child sex ratio, girl child education enrollment, and reducing child marriage and dowry deaths. It includes conditional cash transfer schemes, school enrollment drives, and community campaigns.
What health schemes are available specifically for women?▾
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers hospitalisation up to ₹5 lakh per year for BPL families including women. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) provides cash assistance for institutional delivery. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram covers girl children's health from birth to 18. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan provides free antenatal care.