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Bihar Offers INR1,000 Monthly Aid to Unemployed Graduates

9/19/2025

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a monthly financial aid of INR1,000 for unemployed graduates aged 20-25 for two years.
This initiative is part of the Nischay Self-Help Allowance Scheme, supporting job seekers without self-employment.
Since 2016, the scheme has benefited around 761,000 unemployed youth.
The government aims to create 1 crore jobs by 2030 and has increased pensions for journalists.
Additional measures include incentives for healthcare workers and free electricity for households starting August 2025.

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a monthly financial aid of INR1,000 for unemployed graduates aged 20-25 for two years.
This initiative is part of the Nischay Self-Help Allowance Scheme, supporting job seekers without self-employment.
Since 2016, the scheme has benefited around 761,000 unemployed youth.
The government aims to create 1 crore jobs by 2030 and has increased pensions for journalists.
Additional measures include incentives for healthcare workers and free electricity for households starting August 2025.