Ghar Se Shakti

A practical, evidence-based ready reckoner for Indian homemakers — built for daily decisions, protection, and confidence.

Ready Reckoner – Key Highlights

Digital & AI Awareness

  • AI is a tool, not intelligence like humans.
  • Voice and video can be faked. Always verify emergencies.
  • OTP is equal to your signature. Never share it.

Legal Rights

  • Domestic violence includes emotional and economic abuse.
  • Right to live in shared household even if not in your name.
  • Daughters have equal property rights since 2005.
  • Streedhan belongs only to the woman.

Fraud & Manipulation Awareness

  • Guaranteed high returns usually indicate fraud.
  • Pyramid schemes collapse mathematically.
  • Government schemes never charge registration fees.

Sanatan Dharma – Clarity

  • Varna was based on work and qualities, not birth.
  • Untouchability is a distortion, not scripture.
  • Core philosophy teaches equality of atman.

Behaviour & Ethics

  • Assertiveness protects dignity.
  • Boundaries are essential, not selfish.
  • Children learn values from actions.

Government Yojanas & Resources (Direct Access)

Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY (Free Health Insurance)

  • Coverage: Up to ₹5 lakh per family per year.
  • Eligibility:
    • Families listed under SECC-2011
    • All senior citizens aged 70+ years
  • Website: https://pmjay.gov.in
  • Helpline: 14555

Free / Subsidized House – PM Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  • Eligibility:
    • Family must not own a pucca house
    • Priority to women-headed households
    • Based on income and SECC data
  • Website: https://pmayg.nic.in

Ration Card – National Food Security Act (NFSA)

  • Eligibility:
    • Low-income / priority households
    • No existing ration card in same family
    • State-specific income limits apply
  • Food grains at subsidized rates.
  • Portal: https://nfsa.gov.in

Women & Financial Support Schemes

Important: No government scheme requires payment to apply. Use CSCs or official portals only.