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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, lasting two years.
This initiative, under the MNSSBY scheme, aims to enhance employability for job seekers.
Since its 2016 launch, the scheme has supported around 761,000 youths.
The government plans to create 1 crore jobs by 2030 and has increased pensions for journalists.
Upcoming reforms 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, lasting two years.
This initiative, under the MNSSBY scheme, aims to enhance employability for job seekers.
Since its 2016 launch, the scheme has supported around 761,000 youths.
The government plans to create 1 crore jobs by 2030 and has increased pensions for journalists.
Upcoming reforms include incentives for healthcare workers and free electricity for households starting August 2025.