Bihar Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• In 2018, the Bihar Government launched a scheme known as "Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi".
• Under this scheme, citizens of Bihar can avail themselves of hygienic and nutritious meals at just Rs 20.
• Earlier, the price of each thali was priced at Rs 40; but recently the government announced a reduction of Rs 20.
• However, the government will not levy any burden on these kitchens; instead, it will provide a subsidy of Rs 20/- each thali.
• This initiative was started by Jeevika (Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society), is a community kitchen that ensures hygienic, and quality food.
• These women-led Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi are usually located in Government Hospitals, Medical Colleges, and SC/ST residential schools.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to provide high-quality, nutritious, and hygienic food to officers, staff, patients and visitors at a reasonable price.
• Apart from providin nutritious food at affordable prices, these Rasoi also creates employment opportunities for women.
• Currently, there are 226 Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi units in operation, which employs more than 4000 women.
• Most of these canteens are operational in Government Hospitals, where they provide a benefit of healthy and nutritious food to both patients and visitors.
• Under the Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi, the citizens of Bihar can avail various items at an affordable price, such as: -
  • Plain Thali
  • Special Thali
  • Kachodi Sabji
  • Plain/ Bread Omelette.
  • Samosa.
  • Bread/ Paneer Pakoda.
  • Tea/Coffee.
  • Cold Drink
  • Water Bottle.

Scheme Benefits

• Nutritious and Hygienic Food at Rs 20/-.
• Food is available at canteens opened at Government Hospitals, Schools, and Medical Colleges.
• Provide employment to women.

List of items

Eligibility Requirement

• There is no specific eligibility criteria to get food under the scheme. Thus, all can avail food from Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi.

Steps to Apply

• People are not required to apply for the Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi.
• The benefits of nutritious food in these canteens can be availed of directly by anyone.
• Locate the canteen, pay the amount and enjoy your meal.

Relevant Link

• Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society

Contact Information

• Bihar Jeevika (Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society) Contact Details.