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India has implemented several schemes specifically aimed at empowering women across various sectors. Here are some significant schemes:

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP): Aims to address gender imbalance and promote the education and welfare of girls.

Mahila E-Haat: An online platform to support women entrepreneurs, enabling them to showcase and sell their products.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): Provides financial assistance to pregnant and lactating mothers to support their health and nutrition needs.

CM ladli Behna: "Ladli Behna" refers to a scheme launched by the government of Madhya Pradesh, India, aimed at supporting the welfare and development of girl children from economically disadvantaged families.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Encourages parents to save for the future education and marriage expenses of the girl child through a small deposit scheme.

Ujjawala Scheme: Aims to provide free LPG connections to women from below poverty line (BPL) households.

Swadhar Greh Scheme: Swadhar Greh provides shelter and support services to women in difficult circumstances such as destitute women and those affected by violence.

Working Women Hostel Scheme: Provides safe and affordable accommodation for working women, especially those coming from rural areas or other cities for employment.

Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP): Aims to provide skills that give employability to women and to provide competencies and skill that enable women to become self-employed/entrepreneurs.

One Stop Centre Scheme (Sakhi): Provides support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces.

These schemes collectively address various aspects of women's empowerment, including education, health, entrepreneurship, safety, and socio-economic development, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable society in India.