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Bihar Empowers Women with INR10,000 Self-Employment Initiative

10/20/2025

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The Bihar government launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, giving INR10,000 to 75 lakh women for self-employment.
The initiative reflects a broader Indian trend of cash transfers aimed at empowering women.
Despite high bank account ownership, women underuse savings and transactions due to digital barriers and patriarchal norms.
Efforts should build financial agency, grant property rights, improve digital literacy, and expand female banking agents.

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Story summary

The Bihar government launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, giving INR10,000 to 75 lakh women for self-employment.
The initiative reflects a broader Indian trend of cash transfers aimed at empowering women.
Despite high bank account ownership, women underuse savings and transactions due to digital barriers and patriarchal norms.
Efforts should build financial agency, grant property rights, improve digital literacy, and expand female banking agents.