SaralnamaBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled several schemes for women ahead of state elections. Today: The government raised monthly pensions for elderly, widows, and disabled from ₹400 to ₹1,100. From: ₹1,227 crore was disbursed to 1.11 crore beneficiaries. Until: ASHA workers' honorarium increased to ₹3,000. Mamata workers' incentives doubled to ₹600 per child delivery. Next: The ₹20,000 crore Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana will provide ₹10,000 grants to women for self-employment. Women's turnout in Bihar elections has been higher than men's, making their vote crucial. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 18:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled several schemes for women ahead of state elections
- Today: The government raised monthly pensions for elderly, widows, and disabled from ₹400 to ₹1,100
- From: ₹1,227 crore was disbursed to 1.11 crore beneficiaries