Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transferring Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar in the first phase of the scheme.

A total of Rs 7,500 crore was disbursed directly to beneficiaries.

The launch event was held in Patna, where PM Modi joined virtually from Delhi while Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha attended from the state capital.

The scheme — originally announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar — aims to make women Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) by promoting self-employment and livelihood opportunities. Of the 3.06 crore applications received, 75 lakh women were selected as first-phase beneficiaries, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary sai

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