What do you get under Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
₹10,000 to one woman in each family to start work of her choice, and up to ₹2 lakh more in later instalments if the work is running (up to ₹2.1 lakh in all).
The state portal shows the first ₹10,000 reached about 1.56 crore women. The ₹20,000 second instalment was reported to start in batches in mid 2026; there is no official date list, so confirm with JEEViKA.
Mahila Rojgar Yojana: latest updates
- Second instalment of ₹20,000 reported to start in batches for women whose first-instalment business was verified. news report
- State budget 2026-27 records that the first ₹10,000 has reached 1.56 crore women. official source
- ₹2,500 crore released to 25 lakh more women, ₹10,000 each. official source
- Scheme launched: ₹10,000 each sent to 75 lakh women. official source
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Who is eligible for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
- One woman from each family living in Bihar.
- Rural women apply through a JEEViKA self-help group; women in towns apply through the urban JEEViKA route.
- The second and later instalments come only after a check, about six months on, that the first ₹10,000 was used for the business.
Also check:
- Only one woman per family gets the benefit.
- Your bank account should be in your own name and seeded with Aadhaar.
Documents needed for Mahila Rojgar Yojana
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How to apply for Mahila Rojgar Yojana
- Village: join or contact your JEEViKA self-help group (or the village organisation) and fill the form there.
- Town: fill the form through the urban JEEViKA area office or the online form announced by JEEViKA.
- After the first ₹10,000, start the business you named; JEEViKA staff check it before the next instalment.
How to check Mahila Rojgar Yojana status
- Payment: check your bank SMS or passbook for the DBT credit.
- Ask your JEEViKA community mobiliser or village organisation whether your name is in the next instalment list.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
One woman from each family living in Bihar. Rural women apply through a JEEViKA self-help group; women in towns apply through the urban JEEViKA route. The second and later instalments come only after a check, about six months on, that the first ₹10,000 was used for the business.
How much do I get under Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
₹10,000 to one woman in each family to start work of her choice, and up to ₹2 lakh more in later instalments if the work is running (up to ₹2.1 lakh in all). The state portal shows the first ₹10,000 reached about 1.56 crore women. The ₹20,000 second instalment was reported to start in batches in mid 2026; there is no official date list, so confirm with JEEViKA.
What documents do I need for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Mobile number for OTP; Domicile or residence certificate of the state.
How do I apply for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
Village: join or contact your JEEViKA self-help group (or the village organisation) and fill the form there. Town: fill the form through the urban JEEViKA area office or the online form announced by JEEViKA. After the first ₹10,000, start the business you named; JEEViKA staff check it before the next instalment. Official site: https://brlps.in/
How do I check Mahila Rojgar Yojana status?
Payment: check your bank SMS or passbook for the DBT credit. Ask your JEEViKA community mobiliser or village organisation whether your name is in the next instalment list.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
When will the second instalment of Mahila Rojgar Yojana come?
The second instalment (reported as ₹20,000) is paid in batches to women whose first ₹10,000 business has been checked by JEEViKA. Not being in the first batch does not mean rejection. Ask your JEEViKA group about your batch.
Can a woman in a city apply?
Yes. Women in towns apply through the urban JEEViKA route; village women apply through their self-help group.
Do I have to return the ₹10,000?
No, it is help to start work, not a loan. But the later instalments depend on using it for the business you named.
Official sources
- Govt of Bihar state portal: Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana progress page
- All India Radio News: Bihar cabinet approves Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
- All India Radio News, 26 September 2025: PM launches the scheme, ₹10,000 to 75 lakh women
- Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA)
- PRS Legislative Research: Bihar Budget Analysis 2026-27
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.