Bihar appoints 2,446 candidates in JEEViKA drive, aiming to empower over 30 lakh women
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Bihar government appointed 2,446 candidates under the JEEViKA scheme to facilitate rural economic growth and women's empowerment.
Background
The Bihar government appointed 2,446 candidates on July 21, 2026, to work under the JEEViKA initiative. The scheme aims to empower over 30 lakh women, with many achieving 'Lakhpati Didi' status.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeJEEViKA: A Bihar state initiative focused on rural livelihood and women's empowerment.
- FactOver 30 lakh women in Bihar have been empowered as 'Lakhpati Didis' under the scheme.
- PostSamrat Choudhary: Chief Minister of Bihar (as of July 2026).
For Mains
Q. Analyze how community-led livelihood schemes like JEEViKA contribute to rural women's economic agency and poverty alleviation in Bihar.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional reach: Leveraging Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to bridge the gap between rural women and formal credit/markets
- Economic agency: Transitioning women from subsistence labor to 'Lakhpati Didis' through skill-based entrepreneurship
- Employment synergy: Integrating rural livelihood schemes with state-led youth employment drives to ensure holistic rural development
Keywords: Women's Empowerment · Livelihood Generation · Rural Economy · Self-Help Groups · Poverty Alleviation
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