Government & global schemes for every daughter
A simple, trustworthy guide to the schemes, scholarships and programs that can support a girl's education, health and future — with eligibility, benefits and how to apply.
Government schemes
Central & state programs for the girl child and women.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
Ministry of Women & Child Development
National campaign to prevent gender-biased sex selection and ensure the survival, protection and education of the girl child.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
Ministry of Finance
A small-savings scheme for the girl child offering one of the highest fixed interest rates with full (EEE) tax exemption.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Ministry of Women & Child Development
A maternity-benefit cash incentive for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Government of India (multiple ministries)
A single-window platform hosting hundreds of central and state scholarships, including pre- and post-matric scholarships for girls and minorities.
CBSE Udaan
CBSE · Ministry of Education
A programme to increase girls' enrolment in premier engineering institutions through free study material and mentoring.
One Stop Centre (Sakhi)
Ministry of Women & Child Development
Integrated support for women affected by violence — medical, police, legal, psychological help and temporary shelter under one roof.
Mission Shakti
Ministry of Women & Child Development
An umbrella scheme for the safety, security and empowerment of women, delivered through its Sambal and Samarthya components.
Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)
Government of West Bengal
A UN-award-winning conditional cash-transfer scheme that delays marriage and keeps girls in school.
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
NITI Aayog
A unified platform to help women entrepreneurs start and scale — with mentorship, funding information and business services.
Stand-Up India
Ministry of Finance · SIDBI
Bank loans of ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for greenfield enterprises led by women (and SC/ST) entrepreneurs.
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Ministry of Finance
Collateral-free micro-loans (Shishu, Kishore, Tarun) for small businesses — a large share go to women entrepreneurs.
Global programs
International initiatives advancing girls' education & rights.
UNICEF — Girls' Education & Protection
United Nations Children's Fund
UNICEF works across the world to get girls into school, keep them safe, and help end child marriage.
Malala Fund
Malala Fund
Champions every girl's right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education through advocacy and grants to local educators.
UN Women
United Nations
The UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working on ending violence, economic empowerment and leadership.
Corporate & foundation initiatives
World-class programs — from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women to leadership & entrepreneurship funds.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
Goldman Sachs Foundation
A global initiative giving women entrepreneurs business and management education, mentoring and access to capital — including free online courses.
Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
Helps women entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries build businesses through mentoring and digital skills.
Cartier Women's Initiative
Cartier
An annual awards programme that supports women impact entrepreneurs with funding, coaching and visibility.
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Vital Voices
Invests in women leaders and entrepreneurs solving the world's greatest challenges, through grants, networks and mentoring.
Women's World Banking
Women's World Banking
Advances financial inclusion for low-income women worldwide — better savings, credit, insurance and digital finance.
Girls Opportunity Alliance (Obama Foundation)
Obama Foundation
Empowers adolescent girls around the world through education and by supporting grassroots leaders.
Room to Read
Room to Read
Builds literacy and supports girls' education across Asia and Africa, including in India.
This directory is provided for guidance only. Always confirm the latest eligibility and process on the scheme's official website before applying.