Under this scheme, each approved woman will receive Rs 10,000 directly in her bank account. The money will help women start small businesses and improve their income. Officials confirmed that entries by field workers in rural areas and online submissions for urban areas are now complete.

So far, over 1.56 crore women have received the first installment under the scheme. Review teams will now check the latest applications before releasing funds to the new applicants. In urban areas, women will be organized into groups of 12–15, and only verified members of self-help groups will get the payment.

The Women Employment was approved by the Bihar cabinet in August 2025 and launched in September. Since then, millions of women have benefited from this support to become financially independent.

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Under the Chief Minister’s Beggary Prevention Scheme, rehabilitation centres operate in several districts. These centres provide food, shelter and basic facilities to people identified as beggars. Officials also register beneficiaries and help them obtain Aadhaar cards, bank accounts and other documents.

The government offers financial assistance of up to ₹10,000 to help beneficiaries start small businesses. Many participants receive skill training in activities such as making incense sticks, earthen lamps, jute products, brooms and slippers. These skills allow them to earn regularly and support their families.

Elderly and disabled beneficiaries also receive help through pension schemes and social security benefits. The programme focuses on long-term income rather than short-term relief.

Officials say the Bihar government providing employment to beggars wants to restore dignity and confidence among the poorest sections of society. Applications are processed through district social security offices after verification.

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The state government wants to support women who have shown strong progress under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme. Earlier, many Jeevika Didis received ₹10,000 as seed money to start small businesses and self-employment activities.

Now, the government plans to track women who have increased their income after getting this support. The survey will help officials find women who are close to earning ₹1 lakh annually and guide them further.

Around 31 lakh women in Bihar are already recognised as “lakhpati didis.” The new step aims to expand this number by offering skill training, guidance, and possible financial help.

Officials believe this approach will strengthen rural livelihoods and encourage women to become independent entrepreneurs. The move also reflects the government’s focus on women-led economic growth.

If implemented well, the scheme could help thousands of women take the next big step in their income journey.

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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the scheme to make women self-reliant. Each family in Bihar can nominate one woman to start income-generating activities. The scheme promotes self-employment and rural livelihoods.

Each beneficiary will receive an initial grant of Rs 10,000. After six months, officials will assess progress. Women can receive up to Rs 2 lakh as additional financial assistance. Self-help group trainers will teach skills and business management.

Authorities will upgrade gramin haat-bazaars to help women sell their products. Officials see the initiative as empowering women voters and supporting rural livelihoods. The scheme comes ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, where the NDA faces tough competition.

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