Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Bihar)
मुख्यमंत्री महिला रोज़गार योजना
Quick answer
Bihar gives one woman in every family ₹10,000 to start a livelihood of her own, with up to ₹2 lakh more later if the enterprise works. The scheme was launched on 26 September 2025, when ₹10,000 was transferred to 75 lakh women at once.
Researched by Mirza Seraj BaigFacts last checked against official sources on 7 September 2026- What you get
- An initial ₹10,000, paid straight into the woman's bank account, to start an employment or self-employment activity of her choice. Six months after the work begins the enterprise is assessed, and further support of up to ₹2 lakh can follow depending on how it has done. Training is provided, and the state has said it will set up haat bazaars in villages and towns to help beneficiaries sell what they make.
- Who it is for
- One woman from each family in Bihar. The scheme runs through the state's self-help group network, of which JEEViKA has close to 11 lakh groups.
- Implemented by
- Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar — implemented by the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA)
- Coverage
- State scheme — Bihar
- Official portal
- mmry.brlps.in ↗
Latest Mahila Rojgar Yojana updates
Scheme launched; ₹10,000 sent to 75 lakh women at once
The Prime Minister launched the scheme by video conferencing and ₹10,000 was transferred simultaneously to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women who had joined it. He said every family would have at least one woman beneficiary, and that the initial ₹10,000 could grow to as much as ₹2 lakh depending on how the enterprise performs.
Who is eligible for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
- You must be a woman living in Bihar.
- The scheme is designed to cover one woman from each family in the state.
- You must intend to start an employment or livelihood activity — the launch named grocery, utensil, cosmetics, toy and stationery shops, and livestock work such as cattle rearing and poultry, as examples.
- Rural applicants are covered through JEEViKA self-help groups; urban applicants register on the scheme's separate urban portal.
Which documents are required for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
- Aadhaar card
- A bank account in your own name, linked to Aadhaar — the ₹10,000 is sent by Direct Benefit Transfer, which is what the Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and mobile linkage exists for
- The mobile number linked to that account, for verification and updates
- Your self-help group membership details, if you are applying through a JEEViKA group
How do you apply for Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
Check the official portal first
mmry.brlps.in is the scheme's own portal, run by JEEViKA. It is where the definitive eligibility conditions, the document list and the application route are published — read them there before acting on anything else.
In rural areas, go through your JEEViKA self-help group
The scheme is executed by the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society through the self-help group network, so the group and its community mobiliser are the route for rural applicants.
In towns and cities, use the urban portal
Urban applicants have a separate JEEViKA portal at mmryurban.brlps.in with its own self-registration form.
Keep the bank account ready for the transfer
The assistance is a Direct Benefit Transfer, so the account must be in your own name and Aadhaar-linked. Applying is free — no one may charge you for the form or for getting it approved.
Expect an assessment after six months
Six months after the enterprise starts, it is assessed, and further assistance of up to ₹2 lakh may be sanctioned depending on how the work has gone.
How do you check your Mahila Rojgar Yojana status?
Open the payment status page on the portal
The scheme portal has its own payment-status page at mmry.brlps.in/payment-status. This is the only official place to check whether your ₹10,000 has been released.
If the portal will not load, wait and retry
Government portals under heavy load often return an error page. Do not use a lookalike site that offers to check your status or your name in the list — the official domain is brlps.in, and nothing else speaks for the scheme.
Why do Mahila Rojgar Yojana applications get rejected, and how do you fix them?
Most rejections and stuck payments come down to a handful of record mismatches. Find yours below.
- The bank account is not linked to Aadhaar, or is not in your own name
- The money moves by Direct Benefit Transfer, so it can only reach an Aadhaar-seeded account held by the beneficiary herself. Ask your bank to seed Aadhaar to the account and enable it for DBT.
- Another woman in the same family has already been covered
- The scheme is built around one woman per family. If you believe the person recorded is not part of your family unit, raise it through your JEEViKA group or the block office rather than filing a second application.
- You are looking for your name on an unofficial list
- Payment status is published on the scheme's own portal at mmry.brlps.in/payment-status. Lists circulated on other websites and in messaging apps are not official and several of them ask for a fee.
Important links
All of these go to the official government portal. Bookmark them — copycat sites with similar names charge for what these do free.
| What you need | Official page |
|---|---|
| Official portal | mmry.brlps.in ↗ |
| Payment status The only official place to check whether your ₹10,000 has been released | mmry.brlps.in/payment-status ↗ |
| Urban portal and self-registration | mmryurban.brlps.in ↗ |
| Contact the scheme | mmry.brlps.in/contactus ↗ |
| PIB release on the launch | www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2171606 ↗ |
State-wise notes
- Both scheme portals were unreachable when we last checked on 7 September 2026 — mmry.brlps.in returned a gateway error and the urban portal a server configuration error. Everything on this page therefore comes from the Press Information Bureau, the Prime Minister's Office and DD News rather than from the portal.
- Because of that, we do not publish a detailed age, income or caste criterion for this scheme, and you should not trust a site that does. When the portal is back up, its own eligibility and document pages are the authority.
Frequently asked questions
How much money is given under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
₹10,000 to begin with, transferred directly into the woman's bank account. Six months after the enterprise starts it is assessed, and further support of up to ₹2 lakh can be given depending on how the enterprise has performed.
Who is eligible for Bihar's Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
One woman from each family in Bihar who wants to start an employment or livelihood activity. Rural applicants come through JEEViKA self-help groups and urban applicants through the scheme's urban portal. The detailed conditions are published on mmry.brlps.in, and we do not repeat figures that the portal has not stated.
How do I check the Mahila Rojgar Yojana payment status or list?
Use the payment-status page on the scheme's own portal, mmry.brlps.in/payment-status. Beneficiary lists posted on other websites are not official, and some of them charge for what the portal does free.
When was Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana launched?
On 26 September 2025. The Prime Minister launched it by video conferencing, and ₹10,000 was transferred to the accounts of 75 lakh women simultaneously that day.
Who runs the Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
The Rural Development Department of the Government of Bihar is the nodal department, and the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society — JEEViKA — executes it through the self-help group network, which has close to 11 lakh groups in the state.
What can the ₹10,000 be used for?
For starting an employment or self-employment activity of your choice. Shops selling groceries, utensils, cosmetics, toys and stationery, and livestock work such as cattle rearing and poultry, were named as examples at the launch, and training is provided.
Do I have to pay anyone to get the ₹10,000?
No. The scheme is free. Anyone charging to register you, to add your name to a list, or to release your payment is not acting for the government.