Meghalaya

Last updated on Jun 1, 2022

This post gives information about the schemes for women and children that have been implemented by the Central and State governments in Meghalaya.

Schemes for victims of violence

Trafficking of Women and Children

Helplines

Welfare Schemes for Women

Training for Self Employment of Women – Shillong, Jowai and Tura

Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

Swayamsidha (IWEP) Integrated Women's Empowerment Programme

Working Women’s Hostel (WWH)

Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP)

Women Economic Empowerment (NORAD)

National Nutrition Mission (Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls)

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