Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Bihar)
₹10,000 to begin a small business or livelihood, with up to ₹2 lakh of further support later.
Bihar · Women and livelihood · Checked October 2026
At a glance
- First payment
- ₹10,000 into the woman's bank account
- Further support
- Up to ₹2 lakh, based on how the enterprise performs
- Launched
- 26 September 2025
- At launch
- ₹10,000 was transferred to each of 75 lakh women
- Examples of activities
- Grocery or utensil shops, cosmetics, toys and stationery, cattle rearing, poultry
- Training
- Provided for the chosen business
Who can apply
- Women in Bihar, with at least one woman beneficiary per family, as described at the scheme's launch.
- Detailed eligibility conditions are set by the state government and the scheme's implementing agency; confirm them on the official portal.
How to apply
- Enrolment goes through the state's rural livelihood programme. Check the Mahila Rojgar Yojana section of the official JEEViKA site, or ask your local JEEViKA or Self Help Group.
Go to Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA) ↗
Things to know
- Whether new enrolments are open, and the rules for the larger amount, are not stated in the sources we checked. Confirm with JEEViKA.
- The ₹2 lakh figure comes from the Prime Minister's description at the launch. It is not an automatic payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Bihar): ₹10,000 to start a livelihood, and up to ₹2 lakh more as the enterprise succeeds. One woman per family.
Who is eligible for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
Women in Bihar, with at least one woman beneficiary per family, as described at the scheme's launch. Detailed eligibility conditions are set by the state government and the scheme's implementing agency; confirm them on the official portal.
What do you get under Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
₹10,000 to begin a small business or livelihood, with up to ₹2 lakh of further support later.
How do I apply for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
Enrolment goes through the state's rural livelihood programme. Check the Mahila Rojgar Yojana section of the official JEEViKA site, or ask your local JEEViKA or Self Help Group.
Sources
Details checked on October 2026 against:
General information from official sources, not legal or financial advice. SaveItIndia is not a government website. Schemes change, so confirm amounts, dates and eligibility on the official portal or with your bank before you apply.