Bihar CM announces new scheme providing women Rs 10,000 to kickstart employment ventures ahead of polls

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Cabinet on Friday approved the 'Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme,' under which Rs 10,000 will be provided as the first installment for employment of the beneficiary's choice, as the high-stakes poll battle heats up in the state.

"Our government has today approved a new scheme 'Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme' for women's employment in the cabinet meeting. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to one woman from every family in the state to start employment of their choice," said Nitish Kumar in a statement on X.

The transfer of the funds to the women's bank accounts under the scheme will start from September 2025.


"After 6 months of starting employment by women, an assessment will be conducted, and additional assistance up to 2 lakh rupees can be provided as needed," said Nitish Kumar.