The Bihar government has launched the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme to provide employment to women. Under this scheme, one woman from each family will receive Rs 10,000. Later, additional assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh will be provided based on employment progress.
Patna. The Nitish Kumar government of Bihar has launched the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme to economically empower women and provide them with employment opportunities. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to one woman from each family in the state to start her own employment.
What is the objective of the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme?
Under the scheme, the first installment of Rs 10,000 will be given to one woman from each family so that she can start her small business. After this, if the woman's employment starts running properly, the government will assess its progress and provide additional assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh if needed. This initiative is expected to make women self-reliant and strengthen the state's economy.
Who will benefit from the scheme?
The government has clarified that "family" under the scheme refers to husband, wife, and their unmarried children. Unmarried adult women whose parents are not alive will be considered as single families and will also receive the benefits of the scheme.
In addition, women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in urban areas have also been deemed eligible for the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant's age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant or their spouse should not be an income tax payer.
- The applicant or their spouse should not be in any kind of government job (regular/contractual).
- Application process for women in urban areas
Women in urban areas can apply online for this scheme by visiting the official website of Jeevika (www.brlps.in).
Information required during application:
- Mobile number
- Aadhaar number
- Bank account details (account number, IFSC code, etc.)
- Type of employment
Along with this, the applicant will also have to upload scanned copies of Aadhaar card, bank passbook, photograph, and signature.
Important points for urban women:
- It is mandatory for women to join a Self-Help Group (SHG) to avail the benefits of the scheme.
- Women who are already associated with an SHG do not need to reapply.
- Women who are not yet associated with an SHG will apply online first. After this, a community resource person will contact them and connect them with a group. They will receive the benefits of the scheme only after joining the group.
- All online applications will also undergo physical verification to ensure that the applicant is indeed a resident of Bihar.
Application process for women in rural areas
- Women associated with Jeevika Self-Help Groups will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme in rural areas.
- These women will apply by visiting their village organization.
- The applications of all group members will be taken in a consolidated form during a special meeting of the village organization.
Women who are not associated with an SHG will first have to take SHG membership by submitting the prescribed form at the concerned village organization. Only then will they be able to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Women will receive significant benefits
This scheme will eliminate the worry of capital for women to start small-scale employment. The government will first provide them with Rs 10,000, and if their business is successful, additional funds of up to Rs 2 lakh will also be provided. In this way, women will gradually become self-reliant, not only improving their own lives but also improving the economic condition of their families and society.
