What is the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme, how will you get Rs 10,000 to 2 lakh, know everything..
7.5 million women in Bihar have received a significant gift. Ahead of the assembly elections, numerous welfare schemes are being announced. One of these is the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme. Current Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced this scheme. Today, September 26th, CM Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred ₹10,000 each to the accounts of approximately 7.5 million women. Let's find out what this scheme is and how to fill out the forms.
Money deposited into the accounts of 7.5 million women
On September 26th, a program for the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme was held in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by pressing a remote button, transferred the first installment of ₹10,000 each via DBT to the accounts of approximately 7.5 million women who applied.
What is the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme?
The Bihar government announced this scheme on August 29, 2025, just before the assembly elections, to provide self-employment opportunities to women in Bihar. Under this scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹2 lakh is being provided to women to start their own businesses. One woman from each family in Bihar is receiving ₹10,000 as the first installment to start work. Furthermore, assistance of up to ₹2 lakh can be obtained under this scheme. More than 1 crore women have already joined this scheme.
The objective of the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme is to increase self-employment opportunities for women in Bihar. To empower women in Bihar and strengthen the state's economy.
How much money will be available under the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme?
₹10,000 will be provided as the first installment to start a business.
₹2 lakh additional financial assistance is available to further expand employment.
Eligibility for the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme: Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
₹10,000 or any member of their family should not be subject to income tax.
₹10,000 or any member of their family should hold a government job.
₹10,000 or a member of their family must be a member of a Jeevika Self-Help Group.
₹10,000 is the minimum age limit for a family.
₹10,000 is the maximum ... Things to know
How to fill out the form for the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme
How to apply for women in cities
If you are associated with a self-help group
If you are associated with an urban self-help group, there is no need to fill out the form.
You can contact your area-level organization (ALO/CRP).
You will be invited to a self-help group meeting to fill out the form.
If you are not associated with a self-help group
STEP 1
If you are not associated with a self-help group, click on the Jeevika link on the official portal.
You will be asked on the screen: Are you associated with a self-help group or not?
Here, you must click 'No', tick the pledge, and proceed.
Once you do, enter your Aadhaar number, name on Aadhaar, father's name, and mobile number.
Next, click on Send OTP and enter the OTP received on your mobile.
Then, fill in all the required information carefully and submit.
STEP-2
After applying online, a community resource worker working in that area will contact you.
After joining the group, you will fill out the application form for the scheme.
How can women in rural areas apply?
All women associated with the Jeevika Self Help Group are eligible for this scheme.
To avail the benefits, you must apply at your village organization.
A meeting of all group members will be held, where application forms will be taken.
If you are not associated with a Jeevika group, you must first join the Jeevika group.
Download the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme form here.
Documents required for the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme:
Application Form:
Aadhaar Card with a permanent address in Bihar
Permanent Residence Certificate of Bihar
Copy of Bank Passbook (with IFSC Code and Branch Name) (Yes)
Passport-size photograph
Mobile number
Scanned copy of signature on plain paper
Application form to join the Jeevika group
Family information form from the village organization
Information about the work to be started
Which work will receive funding?
Under this scheme, the Bihar government is providing funding for 18 types of work. For complete details, click on '18 types of work'.
When will the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme funds be received?
Under the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme, the first installment of ₹10,000 has been transferred to the accounts of beneficiaries today, September 26th. Approximately 7.5 million women have received the first installment.
How to get ₹2 lakh under the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme?
Under the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme, ₹10,000 is being given as the first installment. After this, the work started by women will be reviewed after six months. After this, financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh will be provided as needed.
Definition of Family in the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme
Only one woman in a family will benefit from the Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme. Therefore, it is important to clarify the definition of a family. A family typically includes a husband, wife, and unmarried children. If a married son lives in the same household, his family will be considered separate.
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