News India Live, Digital Desk: Bihar government has launched a scheme to make the women of the state financially independent and self-reliant. ‘Chief Minister Mahila Udyami Yojana’ New applications and guidelines have been issued under this. According to (2 March 2026), the scheme aims to provide huge financial assistance to women to start their own businesses.
Through this ambitious scheme of Nitish government, women can start small scale industries, weaving, sewing, processing units or any startup.
1. Financial assistance available under the scheme
The biggest feature of this scheme is its financial structure. total beneficiaries 10 lakh rupees Assistance is provided up to:
Subsidy: i.e. 50% of the total amount 5 lakh rupees These are given as grants by the government, which will not have to be returned.
Loan: Remanent 5 lakh rupees Are given in the form of interest free (0% interest) loan.
Repayment: This loan can be availed after starting the business. 84 equal installments Has to be returned in (7 years).
2. Who can apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To avail the benefits of the scheme the following conditions must be fulfilled:
applicant permanent resident of bihar There should be.
age of woman 18 to 50 years Should be between.
Educational Qualification: at least Intermediate (12th pass)It is mandatory to have ITI, Polytechnic or equivalent diploma.
Category of Applicant: This scheme is available in different categories especially for SC/ST, OBC and general category women.
3. Important Documents
You should have these documents ready at the time of application:
Aadhar Card and PAN Card.
Caste certificate and residence certificate.
Certificate of Intermediate or highest educational qualification.
Bank Statement/Cancelled Cheque.
Passport size photograph and signature.
4. How to apply? (How to Apply)
First official portal udyami.bihar.gov.in Go to.
Register yourself and get the log-in ID.
Fill in the application form with your personal information and information about your proposed business project.
Scan and upload all the necessary documents.
After submitting the form, keep the printout of the receipt safe.
Selection Process
After the application is submitted, the Industries Department Computerized Random Lottery (Random Sampling) Beneficiaries are selected through. Selected women are also given special training by the government so that they can run their business successfully.
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