Bihar employment scheme: CM Nitish Kumar transfers ₹2,500 crore to 25 lakh women

Why in news

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar transferred ₹2,500 crore to 25 lakh women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana to support business ventures.

Background

The scheme provides an initial grant of ₹10,000 per beneficiary with additional financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh for successful ventures. As of February 2026, the program has benefited over 1.81 crore women across rural and urban areas in Bihar.

Facts for Prelims

• FactMukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana: ₹2,500 crore transferred to 25 lakh women in February 2026
• FactInitial grant per beneficiary: ₹10,000
• FactMaximum additional financial assistance: ₹2 lakh for successful ventures
• FactTotal beneficiaries reached: Over 1.81 crore women in Bihar

For Mains

Q. Discuss how targeted financial assistance schemes like the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana can facilitate women's economic empowerment and entrepreneurship in rural India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Credit accessibility: Bridging the gap between formal banking and rural women entrepreneurs
• Sustainability of grants: Transitioning from one-time capital injections to long-term business viability
• Last-mile delivery: Ensuring transparent disbursement and monitoring of funds to prevent leakage

Keywords: Economic Empowerment · Entrepreneurship · Financial Inclusion · Targeted Subsidies · Livelihood Generation

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