Schemes for Women
Even after independence and the constitutional guarantee of gender equality in 1950, the condition of women in society continued to remain marginalized in all the socio-economic, educational and political fields. Gender disparity and discrimination shown to women emerged as a major issue.Directorate of women and child initiates many schemes and services for the betterment of status of women in Kerala.
Following links provides the detailed information on the schemes for women:
| 1. | Women Empowerment Programmes |
| 2. | Programmes on Gender Developement |
| 3. | One Stop Centres |
| 4. | Anganwadi Karyakatri Bima Yojana |
| 5. | ICDS Training Programme |
| 6. | Ujjawala |
| 7. | Scheme of Widow Remarriage – Mangalya |
| 8. | Flagship Programme for Gender Awareness |
| 9. | Implementation of Dowry Prohibition Act |
| 10. | One-Day Homes to provide safe accommodation for women |
| 11. | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana |
| 12. | Gender Park |
| 13. | NIRBHAYA |
| 14. | Construction of Nirbhaya Homes |
| 15. | Sahayahastham |
| 16. | Swadhar Grah |
| 17. | Working Womens Hostal |
| 18. | Mahila Shakthi Kendra |