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Yadav Promises Jobs, Aid for 1.35 Crore Jeevika Women

10/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader, pledged permanent government jobs with Rs 30,000 for all Jeevika Didis in Bihar ahead of the 2025 elections.
He criticized Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister, for insufficient prior financial aid.
Yadav's platform includes interest-free loans, insurance, and a monthly allowance for government duties.
The plan targets over 1.35 crore women in the Jeevika scheme and invites scrutiny of existing policies.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 2006, the National Rural Livelihoods Mission aimed to enhance rural employment and empower women through self-help groups, benefiting over 1.35 crore women in Bihar's Jeevika scheme. Tejashwi Yadav's recent commitment to permanent jobs and financial support reflects ongoing efforts to combat rural poverty and gender inequality, underscoring the need for effective governance in Bihar's socio-economic landscape.

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Story summary

Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader, pledged permanent government jobs with Rs 30,000 for all Jeevika Didis in Bihar ahead of the 2025 elections.
He criticized Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister, for insufficient prior financial aid.
Yadav's platform includes interest-free loans, insurance, and a monthly allowance for government duties.
The plan targets over 1.35 crore women in the Jeevika scheme and invites scrutiny of existing policies.

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