In the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for women entrepreneurs, the government will provide Rs 10,000 each in the first instalment, and later Rs 2 lakh to each entrepreneur
He said their transportation allowance will also be increased from ₹1,900 to ₹2,500 per month
He also stressed the need for "transparency and fairness" in the state's mechanism for land acquisition, and suggested that a commission be set up to ensure the affected people got enough compensation
Earlier, this scheme was applicable for unemployed youths who had passed their intermediate exams only
The state government will also launch a web portal of the Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojna' on the occasion
Earlier, education loans of up to Rs 4 lakh were provided at an interest rate of 4 per cent to general male applicants, and 1 per cent to female, differently-abled, and transgender applicants
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Referring to the recently announced GST reforms, PM Modi said that the Centre has given a "very big gift" to the poor and middle class
A total amount of Rs 1,263.95 crore was given away to the beneficiaries of six social security schemes, through direct benefit transfer, at a function held at the chief minister's official residence
In a post on X, Kumar said anganwadi workers (sevika) will now get Rs 9,000, up from Rs 7,000 they had been receiving so far
CM also inaugurated Bihar's first cable suspension bridge, modelled on the iconic Laxman Jhula of Rishikesh (Uttarakhand). The bridge over the Punpun River has been built at a cost of ₹82.99 cr
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the new employment initiative aims to empower women while expanding local job opportunities, helping reduce the need for people to leave Bihar for work
The PM also flagged off two trains -- Amrit Bharat Express between Gayaji and Delhi and Buddhist Circuit train between Vaishali and Koderma
Each family hit by the deluge received ₹7,000 as gratuitous relief, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office
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In addition, several other provisions have been made to significantly assist entrepreneurs setting up industries in the state
The decision, which will likely benefit lakhs of youth in Bihar, was announced just a few months before the assembly elections in the state
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Kumar said the Education Department has been instructed to consider these preferences and ensure teachers are placed in their chosen or nearby areas
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