Empowerment, financial, and welfare schemes for women in Gujarat.
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New Swarnima Yojana provides loans up to ₹1 lakh to women from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat to start a small business. The Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN) fully finances the proj
The Micro Finance Scheme for Self Help Groups (GTKVN) gives small business loans up to ₹60,000 to women's SHGs from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat. The government covers 95% of the cost at 5%
Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC) gives SC Antyodaya women in Gujarat a ₹50,000 loan at 6% interest to start a micro or small business. The state government funds 95% of the amount — you contribute just
New Swarnima Scheme for Women is a central government term loan of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% annual interest for women entrepreneurs from Other Backward Classes. The borrower contributes nothing upfront — t
Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra is a Gujarat government scheme for tribal women to run food and home-product centres in their village. Government gives 50% of the cost as subsidy (up to ₹5 lakh) and the rem
Mahila Coir Yojana (under Coir Vikas Yojana) trains women in coir (coconut fibre) yarn and product making using modern techniques, then helps them set up small coir processing units through subsidised
Women from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or OBC backgrounds with annual family income under ₹3 lakh can access micro-loans of up to ₹1.4 lakh at subsidized rates to start small businesses or incom
Women from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat can access low-interest loans of up to ₹60,000 to start or expand small businesses, with the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam covering 100% of the
Women from nomadic and denotified tribes in Gujarat living below the poverty line can get loans of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% annual interest to start any self-employment business of their choice — with zero
Women from Nomadic and Denotified Caste communities in Gujarat can access microfinance loans up to ₹1.25 lakh at just 4% annual interest to start or grow a business of their choice. The loan requires
Women from Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Gujarat can get low-interest loans up to ₹1.25 lakh to start a self-employment business of their choice. The Gujarat Backward Class Development Corporation f
Female sanitation workers (Safai Kamdars) and their female dependents in Gujarat can get a low-interest loan of up to ₹1 lakh to start a small business of their choice. The loan is offered at just 4%
Women from Rabari and Bharwad communities in Gujarat can access microfinance loans of up to ₹1.25 lakh to start a business of their choice, with the goal of creating self-employment and financial inde
Gujarat's Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries gives registered handicraft cooperatives financial rebates on sales to make their products more price-competitive. Regular sales earn a 5-15% reb
Gujarat's Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries provides financial rebates on handloom product sales to registered cooperatives and apex institutions, helping handwoven cloth compete with cheap
The Mahila Swavlamban Scheme from Gujarat's Women and Child Development Department helps women from below-poverty-line families start or grow small businesses by combining a direct subsidy with a bank
This scheme helps Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat set up a small goat-farming unit by covering 50% of the cost. Each beneficiary is supported to purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat, contributing
The New Swarnima scheme from Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam provides low-interest loans of up to ₹2 lakh to women from the Rabari and Bharwad communities who want to start their own business. The loan ca
The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate is a government-backed savings scheme exclusively for women and girls, offering a guaranteed 7.5% interest per year compounded quarterly. You can invest between ₹
This central government scheme provides a monthly pension to widows aged 40–79 from Below Poverty Line households to help them meet basic living needs. Eligible widows receive ₹300/month up to age 79,
Daughters of workers employed at jute mills or MSME jute processing units can receive a scholarship after passing their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams. The scheme is run by the National Jute Board u
Female scientists who are unemployed or on a career break (preferably 2+ years) can apply for a government research grant to pursue independent bench-level research in physical, chemical, life, earth,
Female scientists on a career break can get a research grant under WOS-B to develop science and technology solutions that address real grassroots societal challenges — such as improving community qual
Women scientists on a career break with a science or engineering background can do a 1-year paid training in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) — covering patent search, drafting, filing, trademarks,
Gujarat's Agriculture Department runs free training programs for farm families — women farmers, male farmers, and rural youth — covering modern scientific farming techniques, the latest government sch
Scheduled Caste girl students in Gujarat whose family income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh (making them ineligible for the central post-matric scholarship) can apply for the Bhagwan Buddha Scholarship to support
Students from Classes 1–8 in government schools across 28 tribal talukas of Gujarat receive 200 ml of free fortified flavoured milk at school five days a week under this scheme. Children under 6 and p
This Gujarat scheme (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana) gives a free bicycle to every Scheduled Caste girl student enrolled in Standard IX (Class 9), helping her commute to school more easily and stay in educat
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹50,000 in financial assistance to widowed women who remarry, provided they are already receiving the Ganga Swarupa Pension. Half the amount is paid as cash directly to th
This scheme from Gujarat's Tribal Development Department supports tribal women below the poverty line by providing milch cattle, dairy equipment, and up to ₹90,000 in combined financial assistance. Th
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana provides ₹12,000 financial assistance to tribal (Scheduled Tribe) families in Gujarat at the time of a daughter's marriage. The benefit applies to up to two daughters per f
Construction workers registered with Gujarat's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) can receive maternity financial assistance for the first two deliveries — ₹37,500 for reg
Organized-sector workers in Gujarat — both female employees and wives of male workers — can receive ₹10,000 to help cover maternity expenses such as health check-ups, medicines, and nutritious food. T
This Gujarat government scheme empowers women farmers with financial assistance for agricultural inputs, seeds, and equipment, along with training in modern farming techniques and support for accessin
Construction workers registered with Gujarat's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) receive a ₹25,000 savings bond in their first-born daughter's name, which matures when sh
Gujarat-based women entrepreneurs can get interest-free loans of up to ₹1 lakh to start or grow their businesses — no collateral required. The government also offers a 6% annual subsidy if you repay o
Eligible pregnant women and lactating mothers in Gujarat from economically weaker sections receive ₹12,000 in cash assistance distributed across pregnancy milestones — from registration to 14-week pos
The PURNA Scheme supports adolescent girls aged 15–18 years enrolled at Anganwadi centres in Gujarat with nutritional supplements, health check-ups, life skills education, and vocational training. The
A nutrition and healthcare program for pregnant and lactating mothers living in tribal districts of Gujarat. Registered women receive one nutritious meal daily, iron and calcium supplements, and healt
Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat who are involved in inland fisheries receive ₹90 per 1,000 fish for rearing fish seed from spawn to fry stage over a 30-day cycle, supporting their income and employme
The Vandan Matru Yojana provides up to ₹4,000 in staged financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women from low-income Gujarat families, encouraging institutional delivery and breastfeeding to i
The BioCARe Programme by India's Department of Biotechnology funds independent research projects for unemployed women scientists who want to re-enter or advance in biotechnology and life sciences. It
The CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child supports Indian families raising only one daughter by funding her continued school education in Classes 11 and 12. Girls who scored 60% or more in CBSE
Gujarat's Tribal Development Department offers tribal women below the poverty line a direct subsidy to set up small goat units (10 goats + 1 male goat), helping them earn additional income from livest
PROWIS-I funds a 3–4 month research visit for women scientists — Indian women travel to France and French women come to India — to collaborate on advanced science and technology projects. It is run by
PROWIS-II funds a two-week research exchange visit for Indian and French women scientists, covering all travel and living costs so they can collaborate with scientific communities across borders. It i
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) offers 2-month paid internships for women students, researchers, teachers, and social activists — especially from non-metro cities and rural areas. In
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) ensures that pregnant women delivering at any government hospital — including for C-sections — pay absolutely nothing out of pocket. The scheme covers medicines
Mamta Taruni Abhiyan is a Gujarat state government health programme launched in 2010 that provides free medical check-ups, iron and folic acid tablets, and deworming medication to adolescent girls (ag
Mission Vatsalya is a Central Government scheme for children in need of care and protection — whether living with at-risk families, in foster care, or transitioning out of institutional care. Eligible
The Nari Shakti Puraskar is India's highest national award for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to women's empowerment — especially for vulnerable and marginalized women. Each award
The Vayoshreshtha Samman Iconic Mother Award honors women senior citizens aged 60 and above who, despite great personal hardship, raised their children to become high achievers and instilled strong va
The National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) provides a fixed deposit of Rs.3,000 in a girl child's name when she enrols in Class 9, to encourage SC/ST girls who passed C
The UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women supports unemployed women who hold a Ph.D. and want to continue advanced research in science, engineering, humanities, or social sciences at a recognized Ind
The UGC Indira Gandhi Scholarship is for girl students who are the only girl child in their family and have joined a full-time, first-year postgraduate (Master's) course at a recognized university or
PMMVY provides cash support to pregnant and lactating mothers from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to compensate for wage loss during pregnancy. For the first child, eligible women receive Rs 5
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is India's highest civilian award for children aged 5-18 who have shown exceptional achievement in bravery, innovation, science & technology, sports, art & cu
PMSMA provides free, comprehensive antenatal check-ups to all pregnant women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester on the 9th of every month at government health facilities across India. The check-ups are con
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 provides free LPG (cooking gas) connections to women from below-poverty-line households, replacing hazardous traditional fuels like firewood and coal. The government
The Pragati Scholarship supports girl students pursuing technical degree courses (B.Tech, B.Pharm, etc.) at AICTE-approved colleges, covering fees, books, and equipment for up to 4 years. The scheme i
The Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students (Technical Diploma) supports girls enrolled in diploma-level technical courses at AICTE-approved institutions, covering fees and study costs for up to 3 years
This Kendriya Sainik Board scheme provides ₹3,000 per month to orphan children of ex-servicemen who have lost both parents, helping them meet education and basic living costs. The assistance is aimed
Widows of ex-servicemen of rank Havildar or below who complete a recognised vocational training course receive a one-time grant of ₹20,000 to help them gain financial independence. Training can be don
The SERB POWER Fellowship rewards outstanding women scientists working at Indian academic institutions or R&D labs who hold a PhD in science or engineering. It provides a top-up fellowship of ₹15,000/
SERB POWER Research Grants fund women-led research projects in science and engineering at Indian academic and R&D institutions. Projects at premier central institutions (IITs, IISc, NITs, Central Univ
This UGC fellowship supports single girl children — the only daughter with no siblings — who are pursuing a full-time PhD at a recognised Indian university in any subject. Fellows receive a monthly st
This central government scheme, run through Anganwadi Centres across India, supports out-of-school girls aged 11–14 by providing free daily nutrition, health services, and life-skills education to hel
The WISE-PhD Fellowship, offered by the Department of Science and Technology, provides unemployed women scientists aged 27–45 with a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA to pursue a PhD in basic or
The WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF), run by the Department of Science and Technology, provides women scientists aged 27–60 who hold a PhD with a monthly fellowship of ₹55,000 plus HRA to cont
The WISE-SCOPE Fellowship, offered by the Department of Science and Technology, supports unemployed women PhD scientists aged 27–60 who want to use their expertise to solve real-world societal problem
The WISER (Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research) scheme, run by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) under DST, lets women researchers with regular positions in India o
WIDUSHI is a fellowship program by the Department of Science & Technology for senior women scientists who are retiring, retired, or not in regular employment. It provides monthly fellowships of ₹75,00
PMUY provides women from poor households with a free LPG gas connection, replacing dangerous traditional cooking fuels like firewood and cow-dung cakes that harm health and the environment. Eligible w
This scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to parents of gender-nonconforming or transgender children under 18, helping families provide financial and emotional support at a critical time of social transit
SUMAN guarantees free, respectful maternity healthcare to all pregnant women and newborns at public health facilities — regardless of income level. Benefits include free delivery (including C-sections
TDUPW is a DSIR scheme that funds registered organisations working on technology development, documentation, training, and awareness programmes that directly benefit women — in areas like food process
The Women Helpline (181) is a free, 24/7 emergency and support service for women across India. By calling 181, women in distress can get immediate assistance, referrals to police, hospitals, legal ser