Question: Compare women empowerment schemes across different Indian states.

Answer: Here's a comparison of women empowerment schemes across states:


**Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme** (West Bengal)


**Lakshmir Bhandar** (West Bengal)
Monthly financial assistance: ₹500 for general category women, ₹1000 for SC/ST women. Direct bank transfer.

**Kanyashree Prakalpa** (West Bengal)
K1: ₹750/year for school-going girls (13-18). K2: ₹25,000 one-time grant at 18 if unmarried and in education.

**Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam** (Tamil Nadu)
₹1000/month direct bank transfer to eligible women.

**Kalyana Lakshmi / Shadi Mubarak** (Telangana)
₹1,00,116 one-time grant for marriage expenses.

**Gruha Lakshmi** (Karnataka)
₹2,000/month direct transfer to woman head of household.