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Jeevika Didis Get Economic Wings: Bihar Government Launches ‘Jeevika Nidhi’, Women to Run Their Own Bank

The institution will be entirely managed by women, symbolizing not just financial independence but a bold stride in community-led governance and decision-making.
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In a landmark move towards women’s financial empowerment, the Bihar government has approved the creation of a women-led financial institution named ‘Jeevika Nidhi’. With an initial investment of ₹1,000 crore, the initiative aims to revolutionize rural finance by giving Jeevika Didis—the women associated with self-help groups (SHGs)—their own bank.

Announced by the Bihar Cabinet on Friday and formalized through a government resolution issued on Monday by Lokesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Rural Development Department, the establishment of Bihar State Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Union Limited marks a significant step in Bihar’s journey toward self-reliance and gender-inclusive growth.

“My Bank – My Power”: A New Era for Rural Women
Under the inspiring slogan “My Bank – My Power”, the Jeevika Nidhi will operate as a credit cooperative society registered under the Bihar Cooperative Society Act, 1935. The institution will be entirely managed by women, symbolizing not just financial independence but a bold stride in community-led governance and decision-making.

The bank will empower Jeevika Didis to:

1)Obtain low-interest loans

2)Easily access credit, savings, and insurance services

3)Manage and expand small and micro enterprises

4)Reduce reliance on moneylenders and microfinance companies

Addressing Rural Credit Gaps
One of the main goals of this new institution is to meet the livelihood financing needs of rural families linked with community-based institutions. Initially, it will offer capital loans at an annual interest rate of 12%, though the management committee will retain the authority to adjust this rate based on prevailing conditions and needs.

This initiative will also:

1)Help bypass delays often encountered when seeking loans from traditional banks

2)Offer tailor-made loan products based on specific business requirements

3)Minimize risks associated with community funds

Women-Run and Community-Focused
In a major boost for women-led governance, Jeevika Nidhi will be operated exclusively by women. The governance structure will include:

1)General Body

2)Representative General Body

3)Management Committee

4)Office Bearers

This participatory model ensures grassroots accountability and empowers women not only financially, but socially and administratively.

Capital and Investment Structure
The financial structure of the Jeevika Nidhi has been meticulously planned:

₹10 lakh per Cluster-Level Committee (CLC) as a long-term deposit, generating annual interest.

₹1,000 crore total investment, including:

₹500 crore direct grant from the Bihar Government

₹400 crore as share capital from primary societies

₹100 crore additional grant for developing an IT-based system

₹110 crore support from the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

The Bihar Government will act as loan guarantor for borrowings from institutions such as NABARD, LIC, SIDBI, and others.

Driving Self-Reliance
This initiative is a continuation of Bihar’s strong commitment to inclusive development. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the state has already rolled out numerous women-centric schemes. With Jeevika Nidhi, women in even the remotest corners of Bihar will be able to access the financial tools they need to build businesses, support families, and uplift entire communities.

In a state where women’s collectives have already transformed local economies through livelihood activities, the creation of their own cooperative financial institution gives them a new level of autonomy, dignity, and power.

A Historic Milestone

The launch of Jeevika Nidhi is more than a financial reform—it is a social revolution in the making. With rural women at its helm, this initiative is expected to script a new chapter in Bihar’s journey toward self-reliance, empowerment, and grassroots-led development.


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