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Mamata Scheme

Odisha

Mamata is a conditional cash transfer maternity benefit scheme run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Odisha. It aims to reduce high maternal mortality and infant mortality rates in the state. The scheme provides financial and nutritional support to pregnant women and new mothers to encourage safe pregnancies and healthy births.

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StateSocial Welfare

Old Age Pension

West Bengal

The Old Age Pension scheme is a social welfare program run by the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government. Introduced in 2010, it provides financial assistance to elderly citizens in West Bengal. The scheme aims to support senior citizens who lack adequate income and family support, ensuring basic dignity and financial security in their old age.

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StateSocial Welfare

Widow Pension-West Bengal

West Bengal

The Widow Pension scheme is run by the West Bengal Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare. Launched in 2010, it provides financial support to widows facing economic hardship across West Bengal. The scheme aims to help widows maintain basic living standards and reduce their financial burden.

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CentralWomen & Child

Internship Programme for Women Students / Scholars / Social Activists / Teachers

Ministry of Women and Child Development

This is an internship programme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide practical work experience to women students, scholars, social activists, and teachers. The programme gives participants a chance to work on government schemes and help make them more effective. It aims to use the talent and skills of trainees while they gain valuable professional experience.

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StateSocial Welfare

Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows

Puducherry

This scheme is run by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry. It provides financial assistance to help pay for the education of children whose mothers are widows. The scheme supports children studying up to higher secondary level or equivalent.

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StateEducation

Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows

Puducherry

This scheme by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry, helps children of widows pursue Typewriting and Shorthand courses. It provides financial support by reimbursing the tuition fees for these vocational training courses. The scheme aims to encourage skill development and economic independence for children from widow-headed households in Puducherry.

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StateSocial Welfare

Disabled Person Pension Scheme - Punjab

Punjab

The Disabled Person Pension Scheme is a social welfare program run by the Punjab State Government to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities living in Punjab. The scheme aims to help disabled citizens meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life through regular pension payments. This is a state-level initiative under the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab.

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StateWomen & Child

Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter

Puducherry

This scheme provides financial support to widows in Puducherry to help cover the marriage expenses of their daughters. Run by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry, it aims to reduce the financial burden on widows during their daughters' marriages. The scheme recognizes the economic hardship faced by widow-headed households and provides targeted assistance for this important life event.

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StateSocial Welfare

Scheme For Welfare Of Children In Need Of Care And Protection

Goa

This is a Social Welfare Scheme run by the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa. It provides support to Voluntary Organizations (NGOs and non-profit groups) that care for children who are orphaned, destitute, or in need of protection. The scheme helps ensure these vulnerable children receive shelter, food, education, and care up to the age of 18 years.

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StateSocial Welfare

Integrated Child Development Services Scheme

Nagaland

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a flagship programme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support the healthy development of children from birth to six years and pregnant and nursing mothers. In Nagaland, the scheme operates through Anganwadi centres across all 11 districts, providing nutrition, health check-ups, pre-school education, and health awareness. The programme focuses on reducing malnutrition and improving early childhood development in rural and tribal areas.

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