Nitish Cabinet's Big Decision: Women to Get Up to Rs 2 Lakh for Self-Employment

• Bihar Cabinet approves 37 agendas, including a major boost for women's economic empowerment.
• Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme provides initial Rs 10,000 to 1.56 crore women beneficiaries.
• Successful beneficiaries can receive additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh after 6 months for business expansion.
• Government to facilitate marketing of products made by women and link them to government works like Sudha sales centers.
• Other approvals include increased student scholarships for BC/EBC, new recruitment rules, and industrial development funds.

Why It Matters: Bihar government boosts women's self-employment with up to Rs 2 lakh aid and expands student scholarships.