The government continues to launch various schemes for the citizens. Some of these schemes are run to make women prosperous and financially strong. Women can get many benefits from these schemes. In such a situation, let us know about four such government schemes from which women get benefits.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Under this scheme, women are given an annual interest rate of 8.2%. Along with this, tax exemption is also available under Section 80C of the Income Tax. Only a girl below 10 years of age can avail the benefit of this scheme. One can invest in this scheme from Rs 250 to Rs 1,50,000. You can deposit in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for 14 years, but maturity will be available after the girl turns 21.
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate
The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate was introduced in the year 2023. This scheme is operated under the Small Savings Scheme. In this scheme, women get good interest only on low investments. In this 2-year scheme, 7.5% interest is given, and a maximum of Rs 2 lakh can be invested in it.
Subhadra Scheme
The Subhadra Scheme is going to be launched by the Odisha government. Under this scheme, every beneficiary woman will be given 10 thousand rupees under 2 equal installments. After five years, Rs 50,000 will be given to each beneficiary woman. Women between the ages of 21 and 60 can avail of this scheme. The scheme will soon be introduced by the Odisha government.
Majhi Ladli Bahin Yojana
Majhi Ladli Bahin Yojana has been launched by the Maharashtra government in August. Under this scheme, Rs 1500 is sent every month to the account of any woman aged 21 to 65 years living in Maharashtra. Only those women can apply in this scheme, whose family income is not more than Rs 2.5 lakh annually.