Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

2 schemes for “health insurance”

Women & childrenCentral

₹5,000 in two instalments for the first child; ₹6,000 for a second child if she is a girl

For: Pregnant women and mothers of newborns

See eligibility and documents

Women & childrenWest BengalStatus changed: check

Monthly cash transfer to women by direct bank transfer; the amount has changed, so check the current figure

For: Women aged 25 to 60 living in West Bengal

See eligibility and documents