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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Formulates plans, policies and schemes for the holistic development and empowerment of women and children.
Schemes Administered (5)
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Madhya Pradesh
State Scheme
Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana (Madhya Pradesh)
Women and Child Development Department, MP
Monthly direct cash transfer of ₹1,500 for women empowerment and financial self-reliance in Madhya Pradesh.
Key Benefit Type:Direct Monthly Cash Transfer
Max Value / Year:₹18,000
Updated 10 Oct 2026 Official Portal
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Tamil Nadu
State Scheme
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Tamil Nadu)
Special Programme Implementation Department, Tamil Nadu
Monthly basic income entitlement of ₹1,000 for women heads of households in Tamil Nadu.
Key Benefit Type:Direct Monthly Cash Entitlement
Max Value / Year:₹12,000
Updated 10 Oct 2026 Official Portal
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Karnataka
State Scheme
Gruha Lakshmi Scheme (Karnataka)
Department of Women & Child Development, Karnataka
Monthly direct financial assistance of ₹2,000 for women head of families under Karnataka Guarantee Schemes.
Key Benefit Type:Direct Monthly Cash Grant
Max Value / Year:₹24,000
Updated 10 Oct 2026 Official Portal
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Uttar Pradesh
State Scheme
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana (Uttar Pradesh)
Women and Child Development, Uttar Pradesh
Total financial grant of ₹25,000 in 6 stages from birth to graduation for girls in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Benefit Type:Conditional Direct Cash Grant
Max Value / Year:₹25,000
Updated 10 Oct 2026 Official Portal
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West Bengal
State Scheme
Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)
Department of Women & Child Development, West Bengal
United Nations award-winning conditional cash transfer scheme to prevent child marriage and promote girls' higher education.
Key Benefit Type:Conditional Cash Scholarship & Milestone Grant
Max Value / Year:₹25,000
Updated 10 Oct 2026 Official Portal