Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced the imminent implementation of a financial assistance scheme under the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme. As promised during the 2025 assembly elections, this scheme will provide women entrepreneurs with financial support of up to ₹2 lakh.
Sharing details on the social media platform X, Nitish Kumar highlighted that the scheme aims to empower women across the state by encouraging self-employment. The primary goal is to ensure that every household has at least one woman entrepreneur.
In the initial phase, each family received ₹10,000 through direct benefit transfers (DBT). So far, ₹1.56 crore has been disbursed to beneficiaries. The remaining applicants in both rural and urban areas will receive their funds soon, in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
The Chief Minister explained that after six months of starting their businesses, women entrepreneurs will be assessed and may receive additional financial support of up to ₹2 lakh as required.
He further stated that the process to provide this additional aid has already begun. The funds will be released in stages, provided that the initial amount was effectively utilized for business purposes. In cases of successful businesses, lump sum payments may also be considered.
Instructions have been given to ensure proper marketing arrangements for products made by the beneficiaries. Additionally, these women will be linked with various government departments for activities such as garment production, milk sales centres, and community kitchens.
Nitish Kumar emphasized that the scheme will not only strengthen the position of women but also create better employment opportunities within the state. This will reduce the need for people to seek work outside Bihar due to lack of local options.
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