1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

This initiative was launched in Haryana on 22nd January 2015 by the Prime Minister of India to guarantee the survival, safety, and education of girls. The initiative intends to tackle the issue of the unequal sex ratio in recent years, raise social awareness, and improve the effectiveness of welfare benefits for girls.

The objectives of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme are:

• Prevention of female infanticide and other methods of sex-selective elimination.
• Safeguarding the survival and protection of the girl child.
• Promoting education and active involvement of the girl child.

2. Working Women Hostel Scheme

The objectives of this scheme are:

• Promote safe and conveniently located accommodation for working women with childcare facilities
• Support construction and expansion of new and existing hostel buildings
• Accommodate working women from all backgrounds without discrimination
• Allow trainees to stay in hostels if there is available capacity, prioritizing working women; children of working women can also be accommodated.

3. One-Stop Centre Scheme

The objectives of this scheme are:

• Support women affected by violence in private and public spaces
• Provide a range of services under one roof, including medical, legal, psychological, and counseling support
• Offer immediate and emergency assistance as well as long-term support
• Aim to fight against all forms of violence against women

4. Women Helpline Scheme

Launched in April 2015, the Women Helpline scheme aims to provide women who have experienced abuse in either public or private settings with 24*7 emergency assistance. 

The government introduced a toll-free number (181) for providing quick and emergency assistance. Women can use this helpline number in every state and union territory across the country. This initiative also raises awareness about women's empowerment and safety.

5. Mahila Police Volunteers Scheme

The Mahila Police Volunteers scheme was introduced in 2016 by the Ministries of Women and Child Development and Home Affairs in all states and UTs. In order to ensure police outreach on crime cases, this central government-sponsored program strives to establish a connection between police authority and local communities.

As part of this strategy, an MPV (Mahila Police Volunteers Scheme) will act as a public-police liaison to combat crimes against women such as dowry harassment, child marriage, domestic abuse, and domestic violence. This plan also encourages women to join the police force by fostering a secure atmosphere.

6. SWADHAR Greh

It is one of the Indian government schemes for women's empowerment introduced in 2018. This project's primary goals are to ensure social, economic, and health security as well as to offer housing, food, and clothes. This program gives women legal support and empowers them to take the initiative to reintegrate into society.

7. STEP (Support to Training and Employment Program for Women)

From 1986–1987, the Ministry of Women and Child Development operated the STEP scheme as a "Central Sector Scheme." In December 2014, it underwent revision. It was designed to give women work security and training in skill development. This government-sponsored initiative provides institutions and organisations with funding so they may run training programs for women.

8. Mahila Shakti Kendras (MSK)

Mahila Shakti Kendra, an initiative for women's empowerment started in India in 2017, is one of the well-known schemes for women. It intends to offer women convergent support services at one location so they can grow their talents, find work, and improve their digital literacy. This program is active on a number of levels, including the federal, state, and local levels. 

By constructing 920 Mahila Shakti Kendras, the government hopes to reach the 115 districts with the highest poverty levels. This program aims to give women access to resources, including quality healthcare, education, work opportunities, and counselling.

9. Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme

The Indian government has established the National Creche scheme for children of working mothers to provide several amenities. It was introduced in 2006. This initiative offers working mothers with childcare services and promises to enhance their health and nutrition status. Furthermore, this women empowerment yojana supports children's physical, social, and holistic development as well as increases awareness about child’s health by educating parents on how to improve childcare procedures or practices.

10. Ujjwala Scheme

This program was introduced in December 2007. It is an extensive scheme established by the Indian government to suppress trafficking and retrieve, treat, and reintegrate sexually exploited survivors of human trafficking. The scheme is being implemented mostly through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in order to give direct relief and benefit to victims of human trafficking.