Overview
- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the cabinet-cleared second phase has initiated the process of granting additional assistance to selected beneficiaries.
- Additional support will be disbursed in phases after verification that the initial Rs 10,000 was used for self-employment as intended.
- Officials will assess each enterprise after six months to determine eligibility for further funds, with a lump-sum option where businesses show strong performance.
- A total of 1.56 crore women have received the first installment via direct benefit transfer, with remaining eligible applicants set to be processed next.
- Departments were directed to arrange marketing support and link beneficiaries to government initiatives such as garment units, Sudha outlets and Didi Ki Rasoi to expand local jobs and limit out-migration.