Social Welfare Reforms

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a conditional cash transfer scheme that provides financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers to improve maternal and child health.

The Right to Education Act, 2009, guarantees free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years, covering primary and elementary education up to the 8th grade.

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is a government initiative that aims to provide access to safe sanitation and eliminate open defecation in rural areas. It provides financial assistance to BPL families for the construction of toilets in their homes.

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) guarantees 100 days of employment per year to rural households, providing them with a safety net during lean agricultural seasons and ensuring livelihood security.

The Jan Aushadhi Yojana is a government initiative that aims to provide affordable generic medicines and diagnostic services to the poor and vulnerable population. It operates through a network of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which are retail pharmacies that sell generic medicines at discounted prices.

The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme was launched by the Indian government to address the issues of child marriage, female foeticide, and gender-based violence, with the aim of improving the status and empowerment of girls and women in the country.

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including women entrepreneurs, for starting or expanding their businesses.

The National Mission for Empowerment of Women was launched in 2010 with the aim of empowering women through various initiatives, including skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and access to education and healthcare.

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to senior citizens for their healthcare needs, covering hospitalization expenses and various medical procedures.

The National Food Security Act, 2013, aims to provide subsidized food grains to 67% of the Indian population, covering both rural and urban areas, with the objective of ensuring food security and nutritional well-being.

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance, covering losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) aims to empower rural women through skill development and training, self-help group formation, and microfinance services, enabling them to become economically self-sufficient and improve their livelihoods.

The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to differently-abled persons for their education and skill development, enabling them to become economically independent and improve their quality of life.

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme provides a range of services, including nutrition, health check-ups, and early childhood education, to children below the age of 6 years, with the aim of promoting their holistic development.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) is a government initiative that aims to provide affordable housing to urban poor, with the objective of ensuring that every eligible family has a pucca house with basic amenities.