Bihar cabinet approves new scheme to provide financial assistance to one woman in every family to start occupation of her choice
In Bihar, the state government today approved a new scheme aimed at providing employment opportunities for women. The ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana’ was approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Under this scheme, one woman from every family in the state will be provided financial assistance to start an occupation of her choice.
As the first instalment of financial support, each selected woman will receive 10,000 rupees to start her chosen employment activity. The process of receiving applications from interested women will begin soon. The Rural Development Department will be the nodal agency for this scheme, while the Urban Development and Housing Department will also extend support as required. From next month itself, the transfer of funds into the beneficiary women’s bank accounts will begin. In the next phase, an assessment will be carried out six months after the commencement of employment, and if needed, additional support of up to 2 lakh rupees will be provided to the selected beneficiary.
As part of the scheme, local markets or haat bazaars will be developed across villages and towns for the sale of products made by women. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed confidence that the implementation of this scheme will not only strengthen the status of women but also provide them with better employment opportunities within the state. He further hoped that the scheme would help curb migration from the state in search of jobs.
