PM Modi launches Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar, transferring Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar in the first phase of the scheme.
A total of Rs 7,500 crore has been directly transferred to the beneficiaries under the scheme.
The launch ceremony took place in Patna, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining virtually from Delhi. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, attended the event in the state capital.
The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, first announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, aims to empower women and promote self-reliance by supporting self-employment and livelihood opportunities.
According to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, of the 3.06 crore applications received, 75 lakh women were chosen as part of the first phase.
Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said earlier, “Today, Rs 10,000 will be credited to 75 lakh women in Bihar. Those who perform well in their ventures will later become eligible for assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh.”