Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches “Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojna” to Empower Women in Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojna” via video conferencing from New Delhi. The scheme, initiated by the Bihar government, aims to empower women, ensure financial independence, and reduce migration from the state while promoting self-reliance among women in rural and urban areas.

      - The “Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojna” is a Chief Minister-led Women Employment Scheme that directly transfers financial assistance to women beneficiaries. It aligns with the government’s vision of “Empowered Women, Prosperous Bihar” and targets women self-help groups across the state.

      - Under the scheme, an initial amount of Rs.10,000 will be transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. On the first day, the first instalment will reach 75 lakh women, totaling Rs.7,500 crore in direct transfers.

      - Approximately 1.1 crore applications have been submitted by women to avail benefits. The scheme focuses on women’s economic empowerment, aiming to enhance livelihood opportunities and financial independence, particularly ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.

Main Point :-   (i) The scheme will be implemented through Self Help Groups (SHGs) in both rural and urban regions, ensuring transparent and effective delivery of benefits directly to the women who need them most.

      (ii) The government has committed that if employment progresses successfully under the scheme, additional assistance of up to Rs.2 lakh per beneficiary will be provided to further support women and strengthen their families’ self-reliance.

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