Top 7 Government schemes for girls education in India

Educating girls is not just a fundamental right, it's a powerful driver of progress. Recognizing this, the Indian government has implemented a robust framework of schemes to bridge the gender gap in education.

Let's have a look in these government schemes.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme was launched in 2015. It includes enforcement of the PC & PNDT Act and multi-sectoral action in districts having low CSR, with interventions in areas like healthcare, education, and protection of the girls.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme was launched in 2015. Its objective is to encourage parents to build a fund for the future education & expenses of the girl child.

CBSE Udaan Scheme was launched in 2014 to increase the enrollment of girls in engineering institutions. It provides free online resources, tutorials, counselling sessions, assessment sessions for girls of class 11, 12 to prepare for entrance exams.

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections, to help them pursue higher education and scholarships.

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme was launched in 2004, to provide girls (minority communities) with educational facilities at the upper primary level. It also helped the establishment of residential schools for girls.

National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education was launched in 2008, to reduce the drop-out rate of girls in the secondary level. It provides a one-time incentive of Rs 3,000 to girls who pass, enroll in class 9 from class 8.

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme was launched in 2009, to improve the quality of education in secondary schools. Financial assistance is given to schools to improve infrastructure, proper training to teachers and implement girl-friendly policies.