Lucknow. The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has taken several initiatives in the last eight years for the welfare, security and empowerment of women. Through various schemes and campaigns launched in the past years, the state government has not only given respect and security to half the population, but has also taken historical steps towards making them self -reliant and empowering them. These efforts were also seen in the budget 2025-26, which has made several new announcements for women’s education, health and livelihood. This dedication to women is not only giving momentum to the development of Uttar Pradesh, but is also setting an example to the country.
Revolutionary steps in cleanliness and security
The Yogi government has succeeded in declaring all the urban bodies as open defecation free by constructing about 09 lakh individual and more than 69 thousand community and public toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). Pink toilets have been constructed in 1,100 blocks, especially keeping in mind the safety and convenience of women. This step is a big effort to ensure women’s respect and dignity.
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Strong foundation for education and economic empowerment
680 Kasturba Gandhi Girls Schools have been upgraded to ensure the right to education to the weaker sections, where free residential education is being provided up to class 12. At the same time, 58,594 beneficiaries have been benefited by December 2024 with a provision of Rs 200 crore in the financial year 2024-25 under the wedding grant scheme. So far, work has been done to make 22 lakh 11 thousand girls strong and self -reliant under the Chief Minister Kanya Sumangla Yojana.
Female self -reliance encouraged
While 17 lakh women were getting benefits in 2016-17 under the destitute women’s pension scheme, in 2023-24 this number has increased to 34 lakhs. These women are being provided a pension of Rs 1,000 per month. In addition, the lives of 2 crore 12 lakh beneficiaries have been improved by ensuring nutrition for children from 06 to 06 years and pregnant women between 06 months to 06 years through the supplementary nutrition scheme.
Steps towards self -reliance and respect
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, two free cylinders refills are being provided to the beneficiaries from 2024-25, which has ensured in the domestic life of women. On the festival of Rakshabandhan, more than 1 crore 20 lakh women were provided free travel facility from 2017 to 2024. At the same time, more than 31 lakh women were identified under the Lakhpati Mahila Yojana, out of which more than 2 lakh have now become millionaires.
Campaign for safety and honor
Campaigns like Mission Shakti-5.0, Operation Garuda, Operation Shield are being successfully conducted to protect women and girls. These initiatives not only gave women a safe environment, but also contributed to strengthening their situation in the society.
Special announcements for women in budget 2025-26
Many new schemes for women have been proposed in the recently introduced budget. According to this…
– Under the ‘Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Scheme’, a provision of Rs 400 crore has been made to provide scooty to meritorious girl students.
– It has been proposed to increase the assistance amount from 51,000 to Rs 1 lakh in the Chief Minister Group Marriage Scheme.
In addition, the grant for widow remarriage and marriage of their daughters will also be increased.
– Additional honorarium of Rs 971 crore is proposed for Anganwadi workers and assistants.
– It has been decided to build hostels for working women in 07 districts.
