WOmen centric policies and scheme

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Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana

Summary: “Stage-wise financial assistance from birth to graduation” Cash incentives of ₹2,000 (after 12th) & ₹25,000 (after graduation) for girl students.
Apply: https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in or https://edudbt.bih.nic.in

Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana

Summary: School dress allowance of ₹600–₹1,500 for girls from Class I to XII.
Info: https://betastate.bihar.gov.in/womenempowerment

Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana

Summary: ₹3,000 financial aid for Class IX girls to buy bicycles, reducing dropout due to distance.
Info: Bihar State Education Portal

PMMVY (Mukhyamantri Matritva Sahayata Yojana

Summary: ₹6,000 assistance to pregnant/lactating mothers from low-income families for nutrition and delivery.
Info: https://state.bihar.gov.in/socialwelfare

Jeevika (BRLPS)

Summary: Empowers rural women via self-help groups, livelihood training, microfinance, and enterprise support.
Apply/Info: https://brlps.in

Subhadra Yojana

Summary: ₹10,000 annually (total ₹50,000 over 5 years) to economically weaker women via DBT. (Only for Odisha State)
Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subhadra_Yojana

35% Job Reservation for Women

Summary: 35% of all Bihar government jobs (including teachers, police, etc.) are reserved for women domiciles.
Info: TOI Report

Mahila Udyami Yojana

Summary: ₹5–₹10 lakh support (grants/loans) for women entrepreneurs with startup/business plans.
Info: https://industries.bihar.gov.in

Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana

Summary: ₹50,000–₹1 lakh incentive for female UPSC/BPSC prelims and mains qualifiers. “Incentives for UPSC/BPSC qualified candidates (amount varies)”
Info: Official post

Social Security Pension Scheme

Summary: ₹1,100/month pension for widowed or elderly women under state social welfare.
Apply: https://dbt.bihar.gov.in

Pink Bus Service (Patna & Other Cities)

Summary: Women-only buses with CCTV, panic buttons, and free/discounted passes. “Urban safety initiative (limited to select cities)” Like in Patna, Bihar.
Register: Via 'Chalo' app or at college registration camps

Bihar State Women Commission

Summary: Legal aid, complaints redressal, and awareness programs for women's rights and protection.
Info: https://state.bihar.gov.in/scw