The Chief Minister Nari Shakti Yojana is an integrated scheme initiated by the Social Welfare Department, Bihar, aimed at the social, cultural, and economic empowerment of women. The scheme also supports the operation of the Bihar State Women’s Information and Resource Center/Gender Resource Center for collecting, storing, and disseminating information related to women’s research and development. It is designed to offer comprehensive support—including social services, cultural promotion, and vocational training—to bolster the overall development of women in the state.
Benefits
The scheme provides various benefits related to:
- Social Empowerment:
- Women’s helpline services
- Short stay homes
- Defense homes
- Working women’s hostels
- Child care homes
- Cultural Empowerment:
- Organization of women cultural fairs
- Award schemes for self-help groups for innovative work in the cultural domain
- Economic Empowerment:
- Vocational training in employable courses in the service sector
- Support for employment or self-employment initiatives
- Encouragement of innovative ideas for development and empowerment planning
Eligibility
- Target Group:
The scheme is exclusively for women; adolescent girls and women are eligible under the Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana. - Residency:
Applicants must be permanent residents of the state of Bihar. - Equal Access:
The benefits are provided equally to both rural and urban women. - Documentation:
Applicants must have all the necessary documents as prescribed by the scheme guidelines.
Application Process
Online
- Registration:
- Visit the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Bihar.
- Click on “New Registration” on the home page.
- Fill in the registration form with details such as the applicant’s name, parent’s name, caste, mobile number, email ID, and password.
- Click “Register” to obtain a user ID and password.
- Login and Application Submission:
- Log in to the portal using the provided user ID and password.
- Access the Nari Shakti Yojana application form.
- Enter personal details, bank details, and other required information.
- Upload a passport-size photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Click “Submit” to complete the application.
- Tracking:
- An application reference number is generated upon successful submission.
- Use this number to track the application status via the portal.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Address proof
- Ration Card
- Photocopy of the bank passbook
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photo
- Mobile number (registered contact)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chief Minister Nari Shakti Yojana?
It is a comprehensive empowerment scheme by the Bihar Government aimed at promoting social, cultural, and economic development among women. - How much scholarship or financial support is provided under this scheme?
The scheme offers various forms of support rather than a single scholarship amount; benefits include services like helpline, shelter, vocational training, cultural fairs, and awards for innovative work. - What documents are required to apply for Nari Shakti Yojana?
Required documents include an Aadhaar Card, address proof, ration card, bank passbook copy, caste certificate (if applicable), and a passport-size photo. - How can one apply for the scheme?
Applications are submitted online through the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Bihar. New users must register, log in, fill out the application form, upload documents, and submit their application. - May applicants from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible. - Can men also apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is exclusively for women. - Is there any educational eligibility required?
There is no specific educational qualification required; the scheme is open to all women. - Are urban women eligible for the same benefits as rural women?
Yes, the scheme is designed to provide equal benefits to both urban and rural women.