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One woman from each family can avail the benefit of the scheme and can use the money to start any employment or livelihood activities of their choice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on September 26 at 11 AM. The scheme aims to promote women’s empowerment and make women self-reliant.
The Prime Minister will transfer Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totaling Rs. 7,500 crore.
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The scheme, which comes nearly two months ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, will provide financial assistance to one woman from each family.
It will allow them to start employment or livelihood activities of their choice.
The scheme will be community driven in which, along with financial support, community resource persons connected to SHGs will provide training to support their endeavour.
To support the sale of their produce, Gramin Haat-Bazaars will be further developed in the State.
Who Can Avail Rs 10,000 Under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
– Women aging between 18 and 60 years of age.
– You should be enrolled with Self-Help Group (SHG).
– Any woman who is an adult and single and doesn’t have parents can avail the benefits.
According to JDU sources, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch the scheme. This move is in line with Nitish Kumar’s consistent emphasis on women’s empowerment.
Since 2005, he has been at the forefront of initiatives for women, including the 50 per cent reservation announced in 2006. Under the new scheme, 11 lakh self-help groups will benefit, impacting 1.4 crore women.
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Bihar, India, India
September 25, 2025, 17:44 IST
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