PM Modi Launches ₹7,500 Crore Employment Scheme for Women in Bihar

New Delhi | September 26, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar, transferring ₹10,000 directly to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women beneficiaries. The initiative, valued at ₹7,500 crore, is aimed at promoting women’s self-employment, while also offering additional financial aid of up to ₹2 lakh to help them pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the future. Virtual Launch with State Leadership The launch took place virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and other state ministers joining from Patna. Addressing women beneficiaries connected across districts, villages, and clusters, PM Modi remarked, “Bihar’s women now have two brothers, Nitish and Modi, working tirelessly for their progress and empowerment.” The announcement comes just months ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled later this year, marking the scheme as a significant welfare push by the NDA government in the state. Objectives of the Scheme According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the programme is designed to provide women with livelihood opportunities and greater financial independence. Under the scheme, one eligible woman from every family will initially receive ₹10,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Later, based on progress and assessment, they may avail of up to ₹2 lakh in financial support to expand their enterprises. The scheme encourages women to use these funds for activities like agriculture, animal husbandry, tailoring, weaving, handicrafts, and other small-scale businesses, fostering local economic growth and self-reliance. Key Features Each eligible family will have one woman beneficiary. The first installment of ₹10,000 will serve as seed money to begin self-employment. Additional financial support up to ₹2 lakh may follow in later phases. The scheme aims to build women’s economic independence and uplift Bihar’s rural and urban economies. Eligibility Conditions The government has laid down specific guidelines to ensure fair participation: A “family” is defined as husband, wife, and unmarried children. Unmarried women above 18 years of age without living parents will be treated as separate families. One woman from each eligible family within self-help groups (SHGs) in urban areas can apply. Non-members of SHGs must fulfill these criteria: aged between 18–60 years, not an income-tax payer, and neither applicant nor husband employed in government service (regular or contractual). Training, Marketing, and Community Support The scheme integrates a community-driven model. Resource persons from self-help groups will train and guide women in developing sustainable ventures. To aid business visibility, the government also plans to strengthen Gramin haat bazaars across the state, creating better platforms for marketing products. Over one crore women in Bihar participated in the launch event via video link at various levels, highlighting the government’s outreach to grassroots communities. Reactions and Political Significance Praising the initiative, Uttar Pradesh minister Narendra Kashyap said, “PM Modi has always prioritised the welfare of women. With this scheme, women of Bihar will not only gain economic strength but the state will also progress toward becoming one of India’s leading developing regions.” The launch of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana is being viewed as a major political and social milestone, reinforcing the NDA government’s agenda of women empowerment and economic development in Bihar. PM Modi’s ₹7,500 Crore Boost for Women in Bihar Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transferring ₹10,000 each to 75 lakh women in Bihar. The ₹7,500 crore scheme aims to empower women through self-employment and entrepreneurship. Beneficiaries can use the funds for agriculture, tailoring, weaving, handicrafts, or small businesses, with the possibility of receiving additional support of up to ₹2 lakh in later stages. The programme also includes training from self-help group resource persons and expanded rural markets to support women-led enterprises. This initiative is set to create livelihood opportunities, financial independence, and development for families across Bihar.