Mahila Rojgar Yojana: The government runs a variety of schemes across the country, all aimed at helping people and promoting development. Many of these schemes are specifically designed with women’s empowerment and self-reliance in mind. One such scheme is the Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme.
Launched by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, it aims to empower women financially and encourage them to start their own businesses. Under this scheme, women in the state are provided financial assistance of 10,000 rupees to enable them to start their own small businesses. Let us explain how to apply for this scheme.
These women will benefit
The Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme, launched by the Bihar government, has certain eligibility criteria. The Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme will only benefit women in Bihar who are members of the Jeevika group. The government has released five installments so far, with the sixth installment released on October 31st. More than 10 million women have benefited from the scheme.
The main objective of this scheme is to provide self-employment opportunities to women, enabling them to start their own businesses. The government provides financial assistance for investment in 18 types of small businesses. The first installment of Rs 10,000 is transferred directly to the beneficiary woman’s bank account. If a woman continues her work for six months, she can be provided additional assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh.
Women from rural areas should apply like this
Women living in rural areas who are associated with a Jeevika Self-Help Group can submit an application form to their village organization. A special meeting of the village organization will be held to receive applications from all interested women. Women who are not yet associated with a Self-Help Group will need to become members of that group first. Only then will they be able to apply.
Women living in cities can apply online by visiting the scheme’s website, www.brlps.in . When applying, have some essential documents ready, such as your Aadhaar card, residence certificate, a copy of your bank passbook, a passport-size photo, and the application form to join the Jeevika group. You will also need to provide a family information form from the village organization and details of the work or business you wish to start. The application will be submitted after all documents have been correctly completed and submitted.