Ahead of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme” in Bihar on Friday, September 26, at 11 am through video conferencing.
Under this scheme, ₹10,000 will be directly transferred into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across the state.
The initiative is being implemented jointly by the Central Government and the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Government to promote women’s self-reliance.
Later, women will also be eligible for additional financial aid of up to ₹2 lakh.
Launch Event
The first installment of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana will be deposited on September 26, just before the Bihar Assembly elections.
A major event will be organized in the state where PM Modi will join online, while Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, public representatives, district officials, and over 1,000 self-help group women will attend in person.
In total, 7.5 million women beneficiaries will receive the benefit simultaneously.
Objective of the Scheme
The aim of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana is to empower women through self-employment and livelihood opportunities.
One woman from each family in Bihar will be given financial support to start the work or business of her choice.
This is a universal scheme, open to women from both rural and urban areas, regardless of background.
Training and Support
In addition to financial aid, women will also be linked to self-help groups and provided skill training in their chosen field of work.
According to Lokesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Bihar Rural Development Department, district magistrates across all districts have been directed to organize programs at both the district and panchayat level.
Members of Jeevika self-help groups will also actively participate.
Scale of the Scheme
So far, more than 1.11 crore women from across 38 districts of Bihar have applied under this scheme.
Funds will be transferred directly into their bank accounts, creating excitement among women ahead of the elections.
