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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, releases its publication “Women and Men in India: Selected Indicators and Data”.

/women/nurturing-aspirations-through-vocational-training-for-young-adolescent-girls

Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls (NAVYA) is a skilling initiative for adolescent girls.

This topic provides information about Women and the Indian Constitution.

/women/national-youth-festival-(nyf)-india-celebrating-youth-innovation

The annual National Youth Festival in India, held during January brings together young people nationwide for collaborative and competitive activities.  

This section provides information about Birth companions

This topic provides info about women safety

Section covers information about Women health

Provides information about Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) scheme - Bima Sakhi- Mahila Career Agent (MCA) Scheme

/women/women-empowerment/barriers-to-womens-participation-in-digital-governance-in-rural-india

Brief overview of the barriers to Women's Participation in Digital Governance in Rural India

/women/women-empowerment/why-does-crime-against-women-occur

Crime against women results from a complex interaction of multiple factors. 

/women/women-empowerment/new-labour-codes-and-women-empowerment

The new Labour Codes promote a more inclusive, safe, and enabling work environment for women.

/women/women-empowerment/the-global-mirage-of-legal-gender-equality

In an era shaped by landmark human rights instruments, the promise of full legal equality for women and girls remains a project in progress across the globe. 

/women/women-empowerment/best-practices-for-self-help-group-and-womens-empowerment

The topic outlines best practices for functioning of SHGs towards women empowerment. 

/women/women-empowerment/women,-power,-and-public-life-in-india

India’s journey with women in public life reflects a striking paradox: deep cultural reverence for feminine power coexists with persistent barriers to women’s equal participation in decision-making. Women constitute nearly half the population, yet their representation in positions of authority—political, economic, and institutional—remains uneven. At the same time, India has produced some of the world’s most influential female leaders, creating a narrative that is both inspiring and incomplete.

/women/women-empowerment/empowerment-of-women-in-india

Women’s empowerment in India stands at the intersection of constitutional ideals, socio-economic transformation, and cultural evolution. 

/women/women-empowerment/choice-of-family-or-career

This page tries to decode the debate of family or career especially for women and provide an alternative perspective to look at the matter with a new lens.

/women/women-empowerment/child-marriage-free-bharat

Provides information about Child Marriage Free Bharat campaign

/women/women-empowerment/women-inclusive-workplace-initiatives-of-coal-india-limited

Coal India Limited has initiated various institutional initiatives to further its commitment to gender equity and institutional excellence and to enhance participation of women in the coal sector.

/women/women-empowerment/women-in-lac-cultivation-a-pathway-to-empowerment-and-sustainable-livelihoods-in-jharkhand

Scientific interventions and institutional support in lac cultivation have transformed the livelihoods of tribal women in Jharkhand, turning a traditional activity into a profitable and sustainable enterprise. 

/women/women-empowerment/support-for-women-artisans-and-entrepreneurs

Schemes that support Women Artisans and Entrepreneurs are provided here.

/women/women-empowerment/international-girl-child-day

This topic provides information about the International Girl Child Day. - October 11

/women/women-empowerment/nai-roshni-scheme-for-minority-womens-leadership-in-india

The Nai Roshni Scheme is designed to foster leadership and employability among minority women.

/women/women-empowerment/international-womens-day

Information about International Women's Day - March 8. 

/women/women-empowerment/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat

India’s Comprehensive Strategy to End Child Marriage and Protect Childhood by 2030

/women/women-empowerment/improved-access-to-education-and-training-to-empower-women

Overview of skill development programmes for women.

/women/women-empowerment/ntpc-initiative-girl-empowerment-mission

NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power company, implements the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. 

/women/women-empowerment/government-policies-for-inclusivity-in-workplace-for-women

The Government of India has undertaken various women-centric initiatives to promote inclusivity in the workplace, workplace wellness and holistic wellbeing of female employees in Government service.

/women/women-empowerment/gender-friendly-keyhole-nutrition-gardens-transforming-saline-homesteads-into-nutri-farms

Keyhole Nutrition Garden - An innovative, women-friendly solution to reclaim saline homestead land for productive use.

/women/women-empowerment/national-girl-child-day

This topic provides information about the National Girl Child Day celebrated on 24 January every year. 

Provides information about Rani Chennamma, a valiant women freedom fighter.

/women/women-empowerment/project-saksham-empowering-rural-women-through-skill-development

Project Saksham, a collaborative initiative between NHAI and the Vertis Foundation, empowers rural women and youth through vocational training and job placements to foster inclusive economic growth.

/women/women-empowerment/water-and-gender

Provides information about Water and Gender, especially focusing on women and girls.

/women/women-empowerment/unlocking-equality-the-supreme-courts-stance-on-tribal-womens-inheritance-rights-and-social-transformation

This judicial activism serves as a catalyst, urging the legislature to fulfill its constitutional duty to ensure equality for all. Parliament must act swiftly on the Supreme Court's appeal to amend the Hindu Succession Act, providing a clear and unambiguous statutory basis for equal inheritance rights for all Scheduled Tribe women, thereby cementing this historic step towards a truly equitable and inclusive Indian society.

/women/women-empowerment/blue-is-the-new-pink-women-driving-sustainable-seaweed-cultivation-and-climate-solutions

The project "Blue is the New Pink" addressed ecological degradation and livelihood insecurity in Ramanathapuram’s coastal communities by restoring seagrass meadows and promoting sustainable seaweed cultivation.

/women/women-empowerment/tackling-of-proxy-representation-of-elected-women-representatives-in-panchayats

Government measures to tackle proxy representation of elected women representatives  in panchayats

Provides information about Pankhudi Portal, envisioned as a comprehensive digital platform for those who wish to support initiatives in nutrition, early childhood care & education, child welfare, and women’s empowerment, in alignment with the Ministry’s Missions.

/women/women-empowerment/pre-marital-counselling-centre

The Pre-Marital Counselling Centre (PMCC) is a flagship initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) aimed at promoting healthy, informed, and resilient marital relationships.

/women/women-empowerment/international-day-of-families

This page provides the information about International day of Families - 15 May

/women/women-empowerment/free-bus-travel-for-women

Several states in India offer girls and women free travel in government owned buses.

/women/women-empowerment/a-guide-to-the-maternity-benefit-act

Provides information about the benefits and legal provisions of Maternity Benefit Act to women

/women/women-empowerment/schemes-for-financial-support-to-women

Provides information about Schemes for financial support to Women 

/women/women-empowerment/international-year-of-women-farmers

The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), in recognition of the vital and indispensable role of women in global agriculture.

Provides information about Women empowerment

/women/empowering-tribal-women-through-solar-charkha-a-case-study-of-jagruti-shg-in-wardha

The Jagruti Self-Help Group in Wardha, through a PoCRA-supported initiative, has empowered tribal women by establishing a solar charkha unit for cotton-to-cloth production, fostering economic independence and sustainable practices. 

/women/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights the persistent underrepresentation of women in STEM fields.  Despite progress, systemic barriers and biases remain, necessitating efforts to break stereotypes, foster inclusive environments, and support women's advancement in science and technology.

<p>Several Indian states offer free bus travel to girls and women in government owned buses.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Delhi</h3>
<p>In 2019, Delhi government introduced India&rsquo;s first fare-free public transport (FFPT) scheme, enabling women to travel for free in government buses. The scheme aimed to empower women by providing safer public transport. Titled as the "pink ticket scheme, the scheme enabled women to travel for free on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses. Women received pink tickets for single journeys, with the Delhi government reimbursing bus companies based on the total number of tickets issued.</p>
<h3>Tamil Nadu</h3>
<p>In Tamil Nadu, women can travel for free on ordinary buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. This scheme, called "Vidiyal Payanam," was introduced by the state government during 2021. It allows women to travel without paying any fare on these buses.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Punjab</h3>
<p>The scheme is in effect from April 2021. The women residents of Punjab can avail free bus travel in Government-owned buses including PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC), PUNBUS, Punjab Roadways Buses and City Bus Services operated by Local Bodies. The scheme is not applicable to Government-owned АС Buses, Volvo Buses and HVAC Buses.</p>
<p>To avail the service, women need to carry Aadhar Card, Voter Card or any other document as proof of residence in Punjab.</p>
<h3>Karnataka</h3>
<p>The <strong>Shakti scheme&nbsp;</strong>was launched by the state government during June 2023. The scheme allows women to travel for free on non-luxury buses across Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Telangana</h3>
<p>Effective from December 9, 2023, the &ldquo;Mahalakshmi&rdquo; scheme, enables women and transgenders of all ages to travel free of cost on all non-AC buses in the state barring deluxe and super luxury buses. The scheme is also not applicable in any AC services such as Pushpak, Metro Luxury, Garuda Plus and Lahari buses.</p>
<p>Women are mandated to carry Aadhaar copy to avail the service.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Jammu and Kashmir</h3>
<p>Women in Jammu and Kashmir from April 1, 2025 can avail the free bus service. The free service is limited to smart city e-buses and J&amp;K Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses across the Union Territory. To avail the service, women will have to present their Aadhaar card.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Andhra Pradesh</h3>
<p>The scheme was launched on August 15, 2025 by the state government of Andhra Pradesh. Titled as "<strong>Stree Shakti scheme</strong>", the scheme enables free travel for women in five categories of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) buses across the state: Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Express, and Metro Express.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To avail the benefit, passengers must be residents of Andhra Pradesh and present ID proof such as Voter ID, Aadhaar, Ration Card, or Driving License to conductors.</p>
<p>The scheme will not apply to Non-Stop, Super Luxury, AC buses, or services on ghat roads.</p>
<h3>West Bengal</h3>
<p>The West Bengal government&rsquo;s scheme offering free travel for women on state-operated buses came into effect across the state from June 2026.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Under guidelines issued by the state transport department, women seeking to avail of the benefit must carry any one of the specified identity documents proving their eligibility as residents of West Bengal. The list of accepted documents includes Aadhaar card, EPIC (voter ID) card, Grameen Rozgar Guarantee Card, Ayushman Bharat Health Card, driving licence, PAN card, passport, pension documents carrying a photograph, service identity cards issued by central or state governments, public sector undertakings and public limited companies, as well as identity cards issued by schools, colleges and universities. Any other identity card issued by the Government of West Bengal bearing a recent photograph will also be accepted.</p>
<p>Women passengers are required to present any one of these documents while travelling to avail of the free-ride facility. The facility is available on both short-distance and long-distance state-operated bus services.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Kerala</h3>
<p>Priyadarshini scheme was launched by the Keralam government on June 15, 2026, offering free bus travel for all women and transgender persons on ordinary Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.</p>
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