Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar 2026: Apply Online for ₹10,000 to ₹2 Lakh Support

Bihar government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana is giving ₹10,000 to one woman from every family in the state to start a business. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the scheme on 29 August 2025, and payments have been reaching women's bank accounts in phases since September 2025. More than 1 crore women have joined the scheme so far.

Under the scheme, women first get ₹10,000 directly in their bank account. After six months, based on how the business is doing, they can get up to ₹2 lakh more in four stages. The scheme is run by the rural development department through Jeevika self help groups.

Update: On 16 February 2026, the state government transferred ₹2,500 crore to the accounts of 25 lakh women as the next installment. Earlier, on 3 October 2025, the first installment of ₹10,000 was sent to another 25 lakh women.

Bihar government has approved a provision of ₹20,000 crore for loans under the scheme. Apart from the cash support, the government is also developing haat-bazaars from village to city level so that women can sell their products and improve their family income.

How to Apply Online for Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar

Women in urban areas who are not yet part of a self help group can apply online on the official portal mmry.brlps.in. Women who are already members of a self help group do not need to fill the online form. They can contact their area level organization (ALO) or community resource person (CRP), who will arrange a group meeting and collect the applications together.

For the full registration process and portal details, check the mmry.brlps.in Mahila Rojgar Yojana portal guide.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website mmry.brlps.in and click on the application link on the homepage.

STEP 2 - On the next page, the portal asks whether you are a member of a self help group. Select "No" if you are not a member yet.

STEP 3 - Fill in your Aadhaar number, your name as it appears on Aadhaar, your father's or husband's name, and your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

STEP 4 - Click on "Send OTP" and enter the OTP received on your mobile number.

STEP 5 - Fill in the remaining details carefully and submit the form. Note down the application number for future reference.

After the online application, a community resource person working in that area contacts the applicant and helps her join a Jeevika group. The application is approved only after the woman becomes a member of the group.

How Rural Women Can Apply

Women in rural areas who are already part of a Jeevika self help group can apply through their village organization (VO), also called gram sangathan. Meetings are held at the village organization level, and the group fills a single consolidated form for all its members.

Women who are not yet part of a self help group need to first give a self declaration or application at their nearest village organization to join a group. Joining the group can take 3 to 10 days. After joining, the group meeting is held, details are collected, and the amount is transferred.

Carry a copy of the Aadhaar card when filling the form, because payment is made only to Aadhaar-enabled accounts to avoid duplication.

Eligibility for Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar

Before applying, check whether you meet the eligibility conditions set by the state government.

• Applicant age should be between 18 and 60 years.
• Applicant or any family member should not be an income tax payer.
• No member of the family should have a government job.
• Joining a Jeevika self help group is required to apply for the scheme.
• Only one woman from each family gets the benefit.
• Family means husband, wife and their unmarried children. If a married son lives in the same house, his family is treated as separate.

Benefits of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar

The scheme gives women money in two parts. The first part is a direct payment of ₹10,000 to start the business. The second part is additional support of up to ₹2 lakh, released in four stages after the business starts.

• ₹10,000 first installment directly to the bank account to start a small business.
• Up to ₹2 lakh additional support in four stages based on the progress of the business.
• Training on choosing, running and managing the business, including financial planning and technical skills.
• Haat-bazaars from village to city level for selling products made by women.

How the ₹2 Lakh Support Is Released

The additional support of up to ₹2 lakh is given in four stages. The woman also contributes a small share of her own in the first three stages.

18 Types of Work Covered Under the Scheme

The ₹10,000 amount can be used to start any of these 18 types of small businesses.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready while applying for the scheme.

• Aadhaar card with a permanent Bihar address.
• Residence proof to show the applicant is a permanent resident of Bihar.
• Bank passbook copy with IFSC code and branch name.
• Passport size photograph.
• Family identification card / ration card for family details.
• Mobile number for OTP and scheme updates.
• Scanned signature on plain paper.
• Short details of the business the woman wants to start.

Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar Highlights

Helpline and Contact Details

For any question about the scheme, send a message through the contact page of the official portal or use the contact details of Jeevika given below.

Vidyut Bhawan, Annexe-II, 1st Floor (Southern Wing) & 3rd Floor, Bailey Road Patna-800 021, Bihar

Phone No/Fax: +91-612-2504980/60

Email: info@brlps.in

Phone: 9771478320

FAQ's

Who gets the benefit of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana Bihar?

One woman from every eligible family in Bihar gets the benefit. The woman must be between 18 and 60 years old, and no family member should have a government job or pay income tax.

How much money is given in the first installment?

Women get ₹10,000 directly in their bank account to start a business.

When and how much additional support is given?

After six months of starting the business, up to ₹2 lakh more is released in four stages based on the progress of the work.

How to apply for the scheme?

Rural women apply through their village organization (gram sangathan), and urban women who are not in a self help group apply online on mmry.brlps.in.

Is training required for the scheme?

Yes, after joining a Jeevika self help group, women have to take training related to the business they want to start.

Is the application form free?

Yes, the form is completely free. No fee is charged for applying. If anyone asks for money, complain at the local nagar nikay office or the Jeevika district office.

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