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In a recent Lok Sabha response, the Ministry of Women and Child Development outlined initiatives aimed at empowering women and children in Madhya Pradesh. These schemes, implemented over the past three years, focus on the economic, social, and health well-being of women, emphasising self-reliance and security.
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has launched various schemes for the holistic development of women and children in Madhya Pradesh, focusing on improving quality of life, enhancing economic opportunities, and ensuring better health and safety.
Key women empowerment schemes
| Scheme | Description | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) | Connects over 10 crore women to more than 91 lakh self-help groups, transforming the socio-economic landscape of rural India. | Empowerment through self-help groups, rural development. |
| Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) | Ensures women’s ownership of homes by allotting houses in the name of women. | Housing for women, promoting women’s ownership. |
| Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) | Guarantees one-third of the jobs generated under the scheme to women, enhancing their economic participation. | Employment guarantee, one-third of jobs reserved for women. |
| Swachh Bharat Mission and Ujjwala Yojana | Constructs toilets and provides cooking gas connections to women, reducing daily drudgery. | 12.21 crore toilets built, 10.33 crore women given cooking gas connections. |
| Skill Development and Vocational Training | The Skill India Mission and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana offer women training for economic independence. | Skill development, vocational training, empowering women for the workforce. |
| Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and Stand-Up India | Provides loans to help women establish their own enterprises, encouraging entrepreneurship. | Financial support for women entrepreneurs. |
| Women’s Safety Programs | Focuses on women’s safety through initiatives like One Stop Centres (OSCs) and Women Helpline (WHL), tackling domestic violence. | Safety services for women in crisis, domestic violence support. |
Madhya Pradesh has succeeded in empowering women through education, healthcare, and economic independence. The state is the first in India to increase women’s reservation in government services from 33% to 35%. Additionally, 50% of the seats in panchayat and urban body elections are reserved for women. Through the Livelihood Mission, over 40 lakh women have found self-employment opportunities.
The Ladli Behna Yojana, launched by the state government, has provided direct financial support to nearly 1.29 crore women benefiting from monthly transfers. This program has become a model for other states, with Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh adopting similar initiatives.
Madhya Pradesh has improved the sex ratio and reduced child marriage, increasing the sex ratio from 927 to 956. Child marriage cases have declined significantly, thanks to the state’s proactive measures.
Financial support for women empowerment schemes in MP
| Scheme | 2022-23 (Rs. Crores) | 2023-24 (Rs. Crores) |
|---|---|---|
| SANKALP: HEW under Mission Shakti | 0 | 4.95 |
| PMMVY | 130.29 | 105.51 |
| PM JANMAN (Saksham Anganwadi) | 0 | 26.04 |
Beneficiaries of Anganwadi services in MP (2016-2024)
| Year | Number of Beneficiaries (Madhya Pradesh) |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,996,690 |
| 2017 | 7,693,793 |
| 2018 | 8,051,031 |
| 2019 | 7,997,709 |
| 2020 | 7,509,662 |
| 2021 | 7,506,390 |
| 2022 | 7,600,000 |
| 2023 | 6,697,030 |
| June 2024 | 7,684,764 |
Madhya Pradesh has prioritized child and maternal health by strengthening its Anganwadi services. There are 97,330 Anganwadis statewide, including 2,452 in Bhind and 994 in Datia. These centers provide essential services like supplementary nutrition, immunization, and health checkups for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
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