Women-Centric Welfare Schemes and Their Impact on India's Economy
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Allocation | $18 billion allocated across nine states for women-centric schemes in FY25. |
| Percentage of GDP | Collective schemes account for 0.5% of India's GDP. |
| State with Highest Allocation | Maharashtra: $5.4 billion (1.1% of its GDP). |
| State with Highest Monthly Benefit | Haryana: ₹2,100 monthly cash transfer, impacting 1.7% of its GDP. |
| State with Lowest Economic Impact | Delhi: Scheme impacts 0.2% of its GDP. |
| Predecessor States | Assam (2020) and West Bengal (2021): West Bengal allocates $1.7 billion (0.8% of its GDP). |
| Maharashtra Initiative | Ladki Bahin Yojana contributes to BJP-led coalition's electoral success. |
| National Schemes | - Mission Shakti: Integrated women's safety, security, and empowerment. |
| - PMMVY: ₹6,000 for pregnant/lactating mothers for nutrition and healthcare. | |
| - One Stop Centres (Sakhi Centres): Support for violence survivors. | |
| - Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Promotes education and addresses child sex ratio. | |
| - Swadhar Greh: Assists women in distress. | |
| - Ujjawala Schemes: Supports victims of trafficking. | |
| - Working Women Hostel Scheme: Provides safe housing and childcare. | |
| - Mahila Shakti Kendra: Empowers rural women through inter-sectoral convergence. |