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Bihar Mahila Rojgar Yojana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, ahead of the state assembly elections. Under the scheme, Rs 10,000 each will be transferred to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women in Bihar.

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On launching Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, PM Modi slammed the Opposition, Rashtriya Janata Dal, saying "Today, our daughters are flying fighter planes. But we must not forget the days when the RJD was in power in Bihar. It was the rule of the lantern. During that time, the mothers, sisters, and women of Bihar bore the brunt of lawlessness and corruption. Back then, when major roads in Bihar were in ruins, who suffered the most? When such difficulties arise, we all know that our women are the first to bear the brunt of these hardships. Pregnant women couldn't reach hospitals on time. In critical situations, they couldn't receive proper treatment. Our government has worked day and night to help you overcome these difficult circumstances."

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Here Are The Key Highlights

The Rs 7,500-crore scheme, an initiative of Bihar's NDA government, is aimed at promoting women's empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities.

The prime minister unfolded the scheme virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other ministers joined it through video conference from Patna.

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The launch of the scheme assumes significance ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in the state.

Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to one woman from each family, for livelihood activities of their choice, fostering economic independence and social empowerment.

Each beneficiary will receive an initial grant of Rs 10,000 via direct benefit transfer, with the possibility of additional financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh in subsequent phases.

Eligibility To Avail

Under the scheme, 'family' means husband, wife, and their unmarried children. Unmarried adult women whose parents are not alive will be considered a nuclear family for the purposes of the scheme and will be provided benefits as per the rules.

All members (one woman per family) associated with self-help groups in urban areas will be eligible for the benefits of this scheme.

Before adding women who are not currently members of self-help groups in urban areas as members, the following must be ensured, keeping in mind the definition of family under the scheme:

a. The applicant must be between 18-60 years of age.

b. The applicant must not be in the income tax payer category.

c. The applicant must not be in government service (regular/contractual).