Nitish Kumar announces 'Mahila Rojgar Yojana' ahead of Bihar Assembly polls: All you need to know

Women to receive financial aid for employment

1. Under this scheme, every household's nominated woman will receive financial assistance of Rs 10,000 as the first installment to begin her work. 
2. The process of inviting applications from interested women will begin shortly. The Rural Development Department will oversee the execution, while the Urban Development and Housing Department will provide support wherever required.
3. The assistance amount will be directly transferred into women's bank accounts from September this year. 
4. The scheme also provides for an additional grant of up to Rs 2 lakh depending on the need and assessment of women’s ventures, which will be reviewed six months after the initiation of their work.
5. To boost opportunities, special marketplaces will be developed from villages to cities for the sale of women’s products.

Strengthening women, boosting Bihar's economy

Chief Minister Kumar said he firmly believes that this scheme will not only make women stronger but also create better employment opportunities within Bihar. People will no longer be compelled to leave the state in search of jobs, he added. 

CM Kumar recalled the government's consistent efforts since 2005 to promote women's empowerment, including several pioneering measures that have enabled women to contribute significantly to Bihar's progress. "With their hard work, women are strengthening both Bihar's development and their families' financial stability. This scheme is another historic step in that mission, and it will have long-lasting positive results," he added.