Patna: Under the Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred ₹10,000 per beneficiary to the accounts of 10 lakh women for the fifth time. The funds, totaling ₹1,000 crore, were disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on 26 September 2025 as part of the Women’s Self-Employment Scheme.
Impact and Reach of the Scheme
Since its launch in September 2025, the scheme has transferred ₹15,600 crore to the accounts of 14.6 million women across Bihar. The initiative aims to empower women to become self-reliant and self-employed, enabling them to start their own businesses and improve their socio-economic status.
Payments to 927,559 beneficiaries are currently pending due to application errors, which will be resolved to ensure fund transfer. The scheme has already facilitated the entrepreneurial journey of a large number of women who have established businesses using the disbursed amounts.
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Celebrations and Community Engagement
The transfer of funds was marked with special events at district, block, panchayat, and village levels, celebrating the achievements of women beneficiaries. Members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other women actively participated. The event was broadcast live from the state headquarters in Patna to raise awareness among community organizations. Approximately eight million Jeevika Didis participated directly in outreach and awareness activities.
Applications Still Open
The Bihar government continues to accept applications for the scheme at both urban and rural levels, providing ongoing opportunities for women to access financial support and establish self-employment ventures.
