New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on 26 September at 11 AM via video conferencing.

During the programme, Prime Minister will directly transfer Rs. 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totaling Rs. 7,500 crore.

Official sources told this newspaper that the scheme is aimed to make women Aatmanirbhar and promote empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. “The scheme is universal in nature, under which financial assistance to one woman from each family in the state will be provided, enabling them to start employment or livelihood activities of their choice”, an official said.

An initial grant of Rs. 10,000 will be provided, with possibility of additional financial support of up to

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