International Women's Day 2026 Highlights Scholarships, Schemes, and Indian Women Pioneers

International Women's Day 2026 highlights various initiatives supporting Indian women’s empowerment across education, achievements, and livelihoods. Scholarships like the British Council’s fully funded STEM awards promote higher education abroad, while government schemes such as DAY-NRLM and NaMo Drone Didi enhance rural women’s financial independence and agricultural skills. The day also honors pioneering Indian women like Bachendri Pal and Kalpana Chawla, recognizing their contributions to breaking barriers in diverse fields.