Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 10,000 to 10 lakh women 'Jeevika Didis'

Under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, financial assistance of Rs 10,000 each was transferred to the bank accounts of 10 lakh ‘Jeevika Didis’ in Bihar on Friday.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in the event and released the funds directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). A special programme was organised at the Chief Minister’s residence, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, senior officials, and representatives from



various departments.

According to officials, the beneficiaries include around 9.5 lakh rural women and 50,000 urban women. All these beneficiaries are associated with Jeevika self-help groups and have previously received training and support to pursue self-employment and income-generating activities.

The government stated that, so far, about 1.5 crore women have received financial assistance under the scheme, with each beneficiary getting Rs 10,000.