PM Narendra Modi launches Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, says lakhs of women have become Lakhpati Didis in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing on Saturday. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, PM Modi extended his greetings to all, noting the auspicious occasion of Navratri. He expressed his joy at joining the women of Bihar in their celebrations and highlighted that 75 lakh women have already joined the Yojana. He announced that Rs 10,000 had just been transferred to the bank accounts of each of the 75 lakh women simultaneously.
PM Modi said earlier this month, I had the opportunity to launch the Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Society, Now, the strength of this initiative will be further enhanced by its integration with the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
In Bihar lakhs of women have become Lakhpati Didis
Highlighting that the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana has further strengthened the Central Government’s Lakhpati Didi campaign, PM Modi underlined that the Central Government has set a target of creating 3 crore Lakhpati Didis across the country, and over 2 crore women have already achieved this milestone. Their hard work has transformed villages and reshaped society. The Prime Minister noted that in Bihar too, lakhs of women have become Lakhpati Didis. He remarked that with the way governments at Union and State are advancing this initiative, the day is not far when Bihar will have the highest number of Lakhpati Didis in the country.
Expanding avenues for employment for women
Modi highlighted that the Central Government’s initiatives such as the Mudra Yojana, Drone Didi campaign, Bima Sakhi campaign, and Bank Didi campaign are all expanding avenues for employment and self-employment for women. He emphasized that the singular goal behind these efforts is to help women realize their dreams by providing them with maximum opportunities.
Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan
Affirming that the health of citizens, especially women, is a top priority for the government, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a major initiative—Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan—which began on 17th September 2025 on Vishwakarma Jayanti. Under this campaign, over 4.25 lakh health camps are being organized across villages and towns. These camps are conducting screenings for serious ailments such as anemia, blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Young women are joining armed forces and police
Noting that the Central Government’s efforts have opened new sectors for women and daughters across the country, the Prime Minister highlighted that today, a large number of young women are joining the armed forces and police, and are even flying fighter jets. However, he urged everyone not to forget the days when Bihar was under opposition rule—the era of lantern governance. During that time, he remarked, women in Bihar bore the brunt of lawlessness and corruption.
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, Union Minister, Rajiv Ranjan Singh were present among other dignitaries at the event.