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News India Live, Digital Desk: Before the assembly elections in Bihar, Nitish government has opened the treasury to support half the population. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a state level program 2.5 lakh women in the bank accounts of 10-10 thousand rupees The assistance amount is transferred directly (through DBT). This amount has been given to women as ‘working capital’ to promote self-employment and small businesses.
Key Highlights of the scheme
Who got the benefit: This amount has been given mainly to those women who are associated with ‘Jeevika’ groups or who have registered under the Small Entrepreneur Scheme.
Objective: The Chief Minister’s goal is to make women self-reliant so that they can further expand their small businesses (like tailoring, embroidery, incense stick making, or grocery shops).
Total Delivery: The government has released crores of rupees in one go, which has reached directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
How to check whether money has come into your account or not?
If you are also eligible for this scheme, then you can check the status in the following ways:
Bank Message: Check the bank’s SMS received on your registered mobile number.
PFMS Portal: The status of DBT amount of Central and State Government can be seen by visiting the website of ‘Public Financial Management System’ (PFMS) and entering the Aadhaar number.
Nearest Bank/CSP: You can get the information by visiting your bank or Customer Service Center (CSP) by taking a thumb impression or by updating the passbook.
Nitish Kumar’s ‘women’s card’
During the address, CM Nitish Kumar said, “Bihar will progress only when women prosper. From cycle scheme to 35% reservation in government jobs, we have always given priority to women.”
Experts believe that through this scheme the government has tried to strengthen its hold among the women of rural areas. The scope of this assistance can be further increased in the coming days.