NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Centre and the Bihar government are working for the service, prosperity and self-respect of women in the state. PM Modi launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar and directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore.
Addressing the gathering via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said women can start their businesses with the help of the amount received. He said, “A brother is happy when his sister is healthy, happy, and her family is financially strong. Today, your brothers Narendra and Nitish are working for your seva, samriddi and swabhiman (service, prosperity and self-respect). With the help of the scheme, my sisters in Bihar can open utensils, co