Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana (Bihar)
Starting support₹10,000 (DBT)
Further supportUp to ₹2 lakh (after six months, based on progress)
BeneficiariesMainly women of JEEViKA self-help groups
Run byBihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA)
⚠️ Confirm exact eligibility and the application process with JEEViKA or the district office. The information here is based on news sources.
What is the scheme?
Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana is a Bihar Government scheme that gives women ₹10,000 first to start a small livelihood or business and, once progress is seen, up to ₹2 lakh more. It is run through JEEViKA.
Key benefits
- Starting ₹10,000, directly to the bank account (DBT)
- Up to ₹2 lakh additional help on review of work after six months
- Helps JEEViKA didis take up livelihoods and grow their work
Eligibility – who can apply
- Women of Bihar, mainly linked to JEEViKA self-help groups (SHG)
- Confirm exact eligibility conditions (age, one member per family etc.) with JEEViKA/district office
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Those who do not meet the scheme conditions
- Further support is not given where the review of work progress falls short
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details (for DBT)
- Proof of JEEViKA SHG membership
- Passport photo and mobile number
How to apply (step by step)
- Ask your JEEViKA group/block JEEViKA office about the scheme's status and application dates
- Apply through the portal/group and submit documents
- After verification ₹10,000 comes to the bank account
- After a review of work progress, a decision on further support is made
How to check your status
- Ask your JEEViKA group or the block JEEViKA office about the application status.
- Check brlps.in for information.
Payment not received? Possible reasons
- Group-level verification or documents are incomplete.
- Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account (NPCI mapping). Ask the bank branch, or check 'Bank Seeding Status' at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (the menu name may change).
- e-KYC / verification is pending. Complete it online, at a CSC or at the concerned office.
- Name or date of birth is different in the application and in Aadhaar/bank records.
- The bank account is closed or dormant, or the account number/IFSC on the portal is wrong.
- The instalment was released late because of government approval, funds or an election code of conduct. In that case payments are held for everyone in the state, not only for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the first instalment?
₹10,000, directly to the bank account.
When is the ₹2 lakh given?
After six months, based on a review of work progress, up to a maximum of ₹2 lakh.
Where to apply?
At your JEEViKA group or the block JEEViKA office.
How to check your status
1. Ask your JEEViKA group or the block JEEViKA office about the application status. 2. Check brlps.in for information.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.