The central and state governments are implementing a variety of schemes for the benefit of women. The Uttar Pradesh government is also implementing a similar scheme.

The central and state governments are implementing a variety of schemes for the benefit of women. The Uttar Pradesh government is also running a similar scheme. The Yogi government's "Banking Correspondent Sakhi" (BC Sakhi) scheme is an excellent initiative to empower women with self-reliance and digital empowerment.

Under this scheme, educated women in villages are being provided employment. Women with smartphones can earn income through this scheme. Under this scheme, women are paid a monthly honorarium of ₹4,000. Launched to bring digital banking services to villages, eligible selected women are initially given a stipend of ₹4,000 per month for six months.

The government also provides financial assistance of up to fifty thousand rupees for the purchase of banking hardware devices. After the six-month period under the scheme, women earn regular income through commissions earned on banking transactions such as deposits and withdrawals, and loan arrangements.

Women who have passed the 10th grade can apply for
this scheme, run by the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh. The applicant must be a member of a local self-help group (SHG). The applicant must have basic knowledge of using a smartphone and operating digital devices. The applicant must be a resident of the village panchayat for which she is applying.

PC: Moneycontrol