NITI Aayog report states that women constitute nearly half of India’s population but contribute only 18% to the GDP. Effective implementation of schemes can help in improving the role of women in society and increasing the GDP contribution.

Highlights of newer schemes( Will be more helpful in mains)

• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana- Under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government savings scheme that helps parents and guardians save money for their girls’ future needs, mainly education and marriage.
• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission is a programme brings rural women together into Self-Help Groups.
• NaMo Drone Didi Yojana – It is a Central Sector initiative equipping selected Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with drones to provide rental services for precision agriculture.
• Lakhpati Didi Scheme-It is a SHG member whose household earns over ₹1 lakh annually, through sustainable livelihood activities.
• Womaniya Initiative- Programme of the Government e-Marketplace to boost the participation of women-led Micro and Small Enterprises and SHG’s in public procurement.
• SHE-Mart- Scheme will establish community-owned retail outlets in every district for marketing products created by women.
• Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana- Provides collateral-free institutional credit to micro-unit enterprises.
• Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) – Provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors, especially women, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: PIB