Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: ₹10,000 Transferred; Eligible Beneficiaries May Get ₹2 Lakh

A major financial empowerment initiative for women has gathered momentum in Bihar, bringing renewed optimism to lakhs of beneficiaries across the state. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar authorised the transfer of substantial financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana , reinforcing the government’s push towards women’s self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

The fund release ceremony took place at the Chief Minister’s official residence, 1 Anne Marg, where the amount was digitally disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer, ensuring speed and transparency in execution.

₹2,500 Crore Transferred Directly To Beneficiaries

Under the latest phase of the scheme, ₹2,500 crore was credited directly into the bank accounts of nearly 25 lakh women. Each beneficiary received ₹10,000 as initial financial support aimed at helping them start small businesses or strengthen existing livelihood activities.

Officials highlighted that the DBT mechanism eliminates intermediaries, guaranteeing that the entire amount reaches recipients without delay or deduction. The move is expected to benefit women engaged in micro-enterprises such as tailoring, food processing, handicrafts, retail vending, and other home-based businesses.

For many rural households, this assistance is being viewed as seed capital — a starting point for financial independence.

Scheme Rooted In A Larger Empowerment Vision

The foundation for the initiative was laid in September 2025 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the women employment programme in Bihar. Since then, the scheme has expanded steadily in scale and outreach.

Government data indicates that approximately 1.81 crore women have already received their first instalment under the programme, reflecting the administration’s intent to create long-term livelihood opportunities rather than one-time aid.

More Financial Support For Successful Beneficiaries

Authorities have clarified that the ₹10,000 assistance is only the first step. Women who successfully utilise the initial amount to establish viable income sources will become eligible for additional government backing.

Selected beneficiaries may receive further financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh to scale their enterprises. The state government has already initiated processes to identify and support such success cases, signalling a performance-linked incentive model within the scheme.

This layered funding approach is designed to encourage accountability, innovation, and sustainable business development among women entrepreneurs.

Focus On Self-Reliance And Grassroots Growth

The initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen grassroots economies by empowering women financially. By enabling them to generate independent income, the programme aims to improve household stability, enhance decision-making participation, and elevate social status.

Rural development experts believe that women-led enterprises often reinvest earnings into education, healthcare, and nutrition — creating multi-generational impact.

How Beneficiaries Can Check Payment Status

At present, the online portal for checking payment status is yet to go live. However, officials have indicated that digital tracking will soon be enabled.

Once activated, beneficiaries will be able to visit the scheme’s official portal, enter their registration details, verify through mobile OTP, and view application or payment updates.

Until then, women can approach local self-help groups or village organisations for verification and assistance related to their application status.

As Bihar continues to scale up targeted welfare initiatives, the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana stands out as a significant step towards building an ecosystem where financial inclusion meets entrepreneurship — placing women at the centre of economic transformation.