PM Modi Launches Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: Here's All You Need To Know
The scheme, introduced by the Government of Bihar, aims to empower women by promoting self-employment and livelihood opportunities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar via video conferencing. As part of the launch, he will directly transfer Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across the state, amounting to a total disbursement of Rs 7,500 crore.
The scheme, introduced by the Government of Bihar, aims to empower women by promoting self-employment and livelihood opportunities. It will provide financial assistance to one woman from each family in the state, encouraging them to start small businesses or income-generating activities of their choice.
The initial financial aid of Rs 10,000 can be followed by additional support based on eligibility. “The assistance can be utilised in areas of the choice of the beneficiary, including agriculture, animal husbandry, handicrafts, tailoring, weaving and other small-scale enterprises,” a press release by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) read.
Total Assistance Under Scheme:
Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive an initial financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to start self-employment or livelihood activities. Additionally, there is a provision for further support of up to Rs 2 lakh based on eligibility.
Who Is Eligible?
The scheme will directly transfer Rs 7,500 crore to 75 lakh women across Bihar. The scheme provides financial assistance to one woman from each family.
Women can directly receive financial assistance through bank transfers under the ‘Direct Benefit Transfer’ system.
How Will The Scheme Be Executed?
The scheme will be community-driven, combining financial support with training provided by community resource persons linked to Self Help Groups. Additionally, Gramin Haat-Bazaars will be further developed across the state to help women sell their products and boost their livelihoods.
“The launch of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana will feature a statewide programme across multiple administrative levels in the State: district, block, cluster, and village, with over 1 crore women witnessing the programme,” the press release read.
