Bihar Women Employment Scheme 2025: State Announces Transfer Dates for ₹10,000 Support to Beneficiaries

The Bihar government has officially released the date list for the transfer of funds under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana 2025. The scheme, designed to empower women financially and encourage self-employment, provides an initial assistance of ₹10,000 directly into the bank accounts of eligible women beneficiaries.

The announcement was made through an official post on the IPRD Bihar X.com page, confirming the next schedule of direct benefit transfers.

Empowering Women Through Direct Financial Support

The Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme is part of Bihar’s larger effort to promote women’s entrepreneurship and economic independence. Under the program, women receive ₹10,000 as a one-time grant to help start or strengthen small businesses.

The initiative aims not only to provide short-term financial relief but also to create long-term opportunities for women to stand on their own feet, develop entrepreneurial skills, and contribute to household income.

The first installment of ₹10,000 was released on Friday, September 26, 2025, in a joint event by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Following this, the government has shared a detailed list of dates for the upcoming transfers.

Upcoming Dates for Money Transfer

The state has confirmed that beneficiaries will receive the assistance on the following dates:

• October 3, 2025 (Friday)

• October 6, 2025 (Monday)

• October 17, 2025 (Friday)

• October 24, 2025 (Friday)

• October 31, 2025 (Friday)

• November 7, 2025 (Friday)

• November 14, 2025 (Friday)

• November 21, 2025 (Friday)

• November 28, 2025 (Friday)

• December 5, 2025 (Friday)

• December 12, 2025 (Friday)

• December 19, 2025 (Friday)

• December 26, 2025 (Friday)

Authorities have also clarified that minor changes in the dates are possible due to administrative reasons.

How Women Can Apply for the Scheme

The Bihar Women Employment Scheme is open to both rural and urban women, with different application routes:

• Rural women can apply through their nearest Village Organization (VO). If a woman is not part of a Self-Help Group (SHG), she can still submit her application in the prescribed format at the VO.

• Urban women who are SHG members can apply via their Area Level Federation (ALF) or VO through special meetings.

• Urban women not linked to SHGs can apply online at www.brips.in.

This multi-channel approach ensures maximum accessibility for women across the state.

Additional Benefits – Interest-Free Loan of ₹2 Lakh

The scheme does not stop at the initial ₹10,000 grant. If a beneficiary successfully runs her small business and demonstrates growth potential within six months, she becomes eligible for an interest-free loan of up to ₹2 lakh.

This two-step support structure ensures that women not only start but also expand their enterprises with the backing of government assistance. The loan is expected to encourage investment in micro-businesses such as tailoring, food processing, handicrafts, and retail outlets.

A Step Toward Women’s Economic Empowerment

The Bihar Women Employment Scheme 2025 is more than just a financial aid program. It is a structured plan to promote women-led businesses, reduce dependence on external income sources, and strengthen the role of women in the state’s economy.

By combining direct cash assistance with interest-free loans, the scheme provides both immediate relief and long-term opportunities for self-reliance. For thousands of women in Bihar, this initiative could serve as a turning point in achieving financial stability and entrepreneurial success.

✅ With the transfer dates now officially declared, women beneficiaries are encouraged to track their accounts and ensure their applications are properly processed. For those yet to apply, the opportunity to benefit from ₹10,000 assistance plus a potential ₹2 lakh loan is still open.