The Bihar cabinet’s latest move under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana marks a significant step forward, approving ₹2 lakh financial assistance for women who’ve kickstarted businesses with the scheme’s initial ₹10,000 grant. Over 1.56 crore beneficiaries have already tasted empowerment, and now top performers stand to gain big.
Timed post-elections, where it was credited for NDA’s dominance, the phased payout hinges on strict checks: prior funds must fuel active, successful ventures. This merit-based model promises sustainability but has opposition leaders up in arms, accusing the government of setting impossible bars to limit reach.
JD(U) hit back hard, with spokesperson Neeraj Kumar taunting RJD’s Lalu Prasad: a mere 25% of your property donated could cover ₹2 lakh for every woman in the program. The quip underscores the scheme’s scale and the heated political rhetoric surrounding it.
Driven by the Rural Development Department via Jeevika, the initiative seeks to place economic reins in women’s hands—one family at a time. Government spokespersons highlight its transformative potential for female workforce participation. As funds flow, monitoring effective utilization will be crucial to cementing this as a model for women-led growth in Bihar.