Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• In 2025, the Bihar Government launched several new welfare initiatives for the people of the state.
• Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana, Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana, Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Udhyami Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Guru Shishya Parampara Yojana is the major announcements of the Bihar Government.
• On 29 August 2025, the state cabinet approved another significant program named Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री महिला रोजगार योजना) with an aim to support women beneficiaries of Bihar.
• The scheme's primary objective is to encourage women to start their own self-employment business by providing financial support to them.
• Rural Development Department of the Bihar Government is the Nodal Department of this scheme.
• Under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, all eligible women of the Bihar will receive financial support in a phased manner :-
  • An initial assistance of Rs. 10,000 will be provided to start their chosen business activity.
  • After six months, the performance of the business will be assessed.
  • Based on the evaluation, additional financial assistance support of Rs. 2,00,000 may be extended.
• Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar has announced that the disbursement of the first installment of Rs. 10,000/- under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana will begin from September 2025.
• Bihar Government sets a mandatory key point in which benefits of Rs. 10,000/- for business support under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar will be provided to only those women beneficiary who are a member of Self Help Group.
• Women Applicant can start any of the following businesses under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar :-
  • Juice Corner / Fresh Juice Shop
  • Dairy & Milk Products Outlet
  • Fruits and Vegetables Stall
  • General Provision Store
  • Plastic Household Items Shop
  • Cutlery & Daily-Use Utensils Shop
  • Kids Toy Store
  • Vehicle Repairing Workshop
  • Mobile Sales & Repair Shop
  • Mobile Recharge and Accessories Shop
  • Stationery & Photocopy Center
  • Grocery / Food Products Shop
  • Beauty Parlour & Cosmetic Items Store
  • Imitation / Artificial Jewellery Shop
  • Clothing & Footwear Store
  • Tailoring and Stitching Centre
  • Electronics / Home Utensils Shop
  • Farming & Agricultural Activities
  • E-Rickshaw or Auto-Rickshaw Service
  • Goat Rearing / Goat Farming
  • Poultry Farming Business
  • Dairy Farming (Cow Milk Production)
  • Any Other Self-Employment Activity
• Bihar Government also plans to set up Haat Bazars, offering women entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products.
• Women belonging to rural areas can apply for the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana by submitting an offline application form, which is available at the JEEViKA Gram Sangathan office.
• Women from urban areas can apply through the Portal of Mahila Rojgar Yojana of the Bihar Government.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this scheme officially on 26-09-2025 and transfer 1st installment of Rs. 10,000/- directly into the bank account of around 75 lakh women beneficiaries.
• Beneficiary Women List of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana is available in the Gram Sangathan Office.

Scheme Benefits

• Women applicants will receive financial support to set up their own self-employment business.
• An initial amount of Rs. 10,000/- will be given as the first installment.
• The performance of the business will be reviewed after six months.
• Based on this evaluation, additional financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000 may be provided according to requirement.
• For further support to women entrepreneurs, Haat Bazars (local markets) will be established to help them showcase and sell their products.
• Government will also provide skill training.

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicant Women should be a Permanent Resident of Bihar.
• Women Applicant's Age should be 18-60 years.
• Women Member of JEEViKa SHG are only eligible to get assistance.
• Only one woman per family will get the benefits of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
• Business Activity of Women Applicants will be reviewed after 6 months to evaluate the need for further assistance.

Required Documents

• Domicile or Any Residence Proof of Bihar.
• Aadhaar Card of the Women Applicant.
• Bank Account Details.
• Mobile Number.
• Recent Photo.
• Business Project Report.

Steps to Apply

• Women Applicant of Bihar can apply for Mahila Rozgar Yojana through the following ways :-
  • For Rural Area Applicant :- Through the Offline Application Form.
  • For Urban Area Applicant :- Through the Online Application Form.

Offline Application Process

• Women living in rural areas can apply for the first installment of Rs. 10,000/- under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana of the Bihar Government by filling out an application form.
• This application form is provided free of cost at the office of the Mahila Gram Sangathan.
• Applicants have to collect the form from the office and carefully enter all the required information.
• The form is divided into three sections, where in the second section, the applicant must mention the business she plans to start.
• All the supporting documents must be attached along with the form.
• The completed application form with the documents has to be submitted at the Mahila Gram Sangathan office.
• After receiving the forms, the Gram Sangathan President will hold a members' meeting, check the details, and give preliminary approval for release of the first installment.
• The names of the approved women applicants will then be sent to the Prakhand Unit of BRLPS for the next stage.
• Information of all selected beneficiaries will be recorded in the MIS Portal and forwarded to the District Unit of BRLPS.
• The District Unit of BRLPS will re-verify the details and forward the cases to the Headquarters of BRLPS.
• The Headquarters of BRLPS will directly transfer the amount of Rs. 10,000/- as a first installment into the bank account of the selected beneficiaries.

Online Application Process

• Bihar Government's Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana Website.
• Through this Official Website, women applicants of urban area can apply for Rs. 10,000/- financial assistance under Mahila Rozgar Scheme.
• Open the Portal and Click on Apply Online.
  
• Fill the personal details, contact details, bank account details and the details about the business in Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana Online Application Form.
• Upload the scanned copies of all the required documents.
• Click on submit button to submit the online application form.
• Officials of the Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society will verify the received application form and make a list of eligible women beneficiaries.
• Selected Women beneficiary will receive financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- as a first installment to start a business under Bihar Government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.

Important Application Forms

• Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana Offline Application Form.

Relevant Links

• Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana Online Application Form.
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana Official Website.
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Guidelines.
• Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society Website.
• Bihar Rural Development Department Details.

Contact Information

• Contact Number of Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society :-
  • 0612 2504980.
  • 0612 2504960.
• Contact Email of Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society :- info@brlps.in.