Nitish Kumar Transfers ₹10,000 Each to 1 Million Women: How to Check Your Name in the List

The newly formed government has made its first major move for women’s welfare, delivering a direct financial push to one million women across the state. At a large public event held at Sankalp, 1 Aney Marg in the capital, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar formally transferred ₹10,000 each to 10 lakh beneficiaries under the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme. With a single click, a total of ₹1,000 crore was deposited straight into the bank accounts of eligible women, marking one of the biggest immediate disbursements under the programme.

The event began shortly after 11:30 AM and saw the participation of thousands of women, government officials and local representatives. The Chief Minister was joined on stage by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, and Rural Development & Transport Minister Shravan Kumar. Officials reiterated that empowering women through financial independence is at the core of the administration’s priorities.

Women Yet to Receive the Amount Will Be Included Soon

According to the government, women who have not yet received the benefit should not worry. Those whose names are missing from the current beneficiary list will be added soon, and they too will receive the ₹10,000 assistance amount after verification. Authorities emphasised that no eligible woman will be left out and that the entire process is being completed in phases to ensure accuracy.

How to Check Whether Your Name Is on the List

Women who haven’t received the amount yet can verify their status through the following methods:

• For rural residents:
  Visit your Gram Sangathan (village organisation) office and ask officials to check the beneficiary status.

• For urban residents:
  Contact the nearest Self-Help Group (SHG) office to confirm whether your name is registered.

• Helpline support:
  You can also call the Jeevika helpline at 0612-2504980/60 for assistance.

These channels are designed to help women easily confirm their eligibility and avoid confusion.

About the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme

This flagship scheme aims to support women in starting small-scale businesses by providing them with a ₹10,000 financial grant. The purpose is to make women financially independent and help them take confident steps toward self-employment.

Key objectives include:

• Encouraging women to launch home-based or micro businesses

• Boosting rural and urban livelihoods

• Strengthening women’s financial security

• Promoting long-term economic independence

How to Apply for This Scheme

The application process differs slightly for urban and rural women:

Urban Women

They can submit their applications online through the official portal, filling out the required personal and banking details.

Rural Women

Applications are taken offline through Jeevika groups, where beneficiaries are registered and verified locally.

This two-track application process ensures accessibility for women regardless of their location or digital literacy levels.

How the Scheme Is Changing Lives

Previous installments of the scheme have already transformed the lives of thousands of women. Many have used the assistance to start small businesses, including:

• Tailoring and embroidery

• Papad and pickle making

• Dairy and animal husbandry

• Boutique and garment stitching

• Grocery shops

• Fish farming

• Handmade products

These ventures have not only improved family income but also boosted women’s confidence and social standing. Numerous beneficiaries now contribute significantly to their households, becoming role models in their communities.

The scheme is steadily shaping a new wave of women-led entrepreneurship and economic empowerment across the state.