Nitish Kumar launches Rs 2 lakh aid for women entrepreneurs.

Patna, January 29, 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced that the proposal to provide additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to women entrepreneurs has been put on the fast track, calling it a transformative step for women’s empowerment in the state.

This was the poll promise of the Nitish Kumar government just before the previous Assembly election, and it proved as a game-changer for the NDA.

Sharing the update on his official X handle, Nitish Kumar said, “As you all know, we have launched the Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme to empower and make the women of the state self-reliant. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for self-employment so that at least one woman from every family can establish herself as an entrepreneur.”

The Nitish Kumar government already provided Rs 10,000 aid to 1.56 crore women:

The Chief Minister said that under the first phase of the scheme, Rs 10,000 has already been transferred to the bank accounts of 1.56 crore women beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

He added that the remaining eligible applicants, both in rural and urban areas, will also receive the amount through DBT as per the prescribed rules.

Nitish Kumar further stated that the scheme includes a provision for additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh, which will be granted after six months, based on an assessment of how the beneficiary has utilized the initial amount and established her business.

“I am pleased to announce that action has now been initiated to provide additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to selected beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme),” he said.

The Chief Minister clarified that the amount will be disbursed in installments, provided the previously given funds have been used properly for employment generation.

However, he noted that in cases where the business is performing well, a lump sum amount may also be released, depending on necessity.

Marking support and government linkages planned:

To ensure long-term sustainability, Nitish Kumar said that departments have been directed to make proper marketing arrangements for products manufactured by women beneficiaries.

These women will also be linked with various government-supported initiatives, including government manufacturing units, Sudha Milk outlets, and Didi Ki Rasoi (Community Kitchens).

The Chief Minister emphasized that the scheme would not only strengthen the economic position of women but also create employment opportunities within Bihar, reducing the need for migration to other states.

This initiative will empower women, strengthen families, and help build a self-reliant Bihar,” he said.

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