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Nitish Kumar Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Bihar's Women Entrepreneurs

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing a key election promise of providing up to Rs 2 lakh in financial assistance to women entrepreneurs. The scheme, designed to empower women and foster self-reliance, has already disbursed an initial Rs 10,000 to 1.56 crore beneficiaries. The additional substantial support will be provided in installments after a six-month business assessment and proper verification of fund utilization. The initiative also includes plans for marketing support and linking entrepreneurs with various government projects to bolster employment within the state.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar's Rs 2 Lakh Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

  • Rs 2 lakh support for women entrepreneurs
  • Scheme aims for one woman entrepreneur per family
  • 1.56 crore have already received Rs 10,000
  • Aid includes marketing and government linkages
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Will implement Rs 2 lakh support for women entrepreneurs: Nitish Kumar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar details the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, promising up to Rs 2 lakh in financial support for women starting businesses.

"I am pleased to announce that action has been initiated to provide additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to the beneficiaries - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, Jan 29

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday reiterated that his 2025 Assembly election promise of providing financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to women entrepreneurs under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana will be implemented soon.

In a post on his official X handle, the Chief Minister said the scheme was launched to empower women and make them self-reliant.

"As you all know, we have launched the 'Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme' to empower and make the women of the state self-reliant. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to women for self-employment, so that at least one woman from every family can establish herself as an entrepreneur," Kumar said.

He said that in the first phase of the scheme, an amount of Rs 10,000 was provided to one woman from each family.

So far, Rs 10,000 has been transferred via DBT to 1.56 crore beneficiaries.

"The remaining eligible applicants in both rural and urban areas will also receive the amount in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer as per the rules," he added.

The Chief Minister further stated that the scheme includes a provision for additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh, to be granted after an assessment conducted six months after the beneficiary starts her business.

"I am pleased to announce that action has been initiated to provide additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to the beneficiaries selected under the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme," Kumar said.

He clarified that the amount will be disbursed in instalments, subject to verification that the previously released funds were properly utilised for employment purposes.

"In cases where the business is performing well, and the need arises, a lump sum amount may also be provided," he said.

Nitish Kumar also directed the concerned departments to ensure marketing support for products manufactured by the beneficiaries.

He said these women entrepreneurs will be linked with various government initiatives, including garment manufacturing units, Sudha milk outlets, and Didi Ki Rasoi (community kitchens).

"The implementation of this scheme will further strengthen the position of women and generate employment opportunities within the state, reducing the need for migration," the Chief Minister added.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good initiative on paper. But the real challenge is the "assessment after six months". Who will do it? Will there be bureaucratic hurdles and demands for bribes to clear the next installment? The government needs to ensure a clean, tech-driven process.
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Meera T
Linking them with Sudha dairy and Didi Ki Rasoi is a smart move. It provides a ready market. My mother-in-law runs a small snack business; such a scheme with marketing support would have helped her tremendously. Empowerment needs both money and market access.
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Aman W
Election promise or not, if this actually reduces migration from Bihar by creating local jobs for women, it will be a huge win. Financial independence for women changes the dynamics of entire households. Hope the promise is kept.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in microfinance, the instalment-based payout subject to verification is a prudent model. It encourages proper utilization of funds. The key will be the training and hand-holding provided alongside the money.
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Vikram M
1.56 crore beneficiaries is a massive number. If even half of them successfully scale up with the additional ₹2 lakh, the economic impact on Bihar's rural and semi-urban landscape could be transformative. A great focus on grassroots entrepreneurship.

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