Bihar’s Mahila Rojgar Yojana — Empowering Women, Not Handouts
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumarji for adopting the
model I outlined in
My May 2024 Email to Cabinet Ministers / Chief
— empowering women via tools, training, and choice rather than
passive welfare.
This Yojana could well become the new benchmark, with other states replacing
dole-based schemes by versions of this empowerment model.
Compare & Contrast Table
| Feature / Dimension | My May 2024 Proposal | Bihar’s Mahila Rojgar Yojana (as launched) |
|---|---|---|
Core Philosophy | Equip women with productive assets + business choice | Seed capital + support ecosystem |
Beneficiary Role / Agency | Active entrepreneur, not passive recipient | Active, choosing enterprise |
Start Capital | Grant or soft loan for tools / small business | ₹10,000 immediate; further funding possible |
Training & Mentorship | Must include structured training, handholding | Via resource persons & SHG links |
Market Linkages | Proposed direct buyer linkages, fairs, network | “Gramin Haat bazaars”, local marketing support |
Accountability & Risk | Beneficiary responsibility, with review / exit | Conditional further support based on success |
Targeting / Inclusivity | Focus on poorest women, marginalized areas | One woman per household — broad inclusion |
Dependency & Graduation | Transition path from small enterprise to growth | Reduced dependency; growth path intended |
Sustainability | Enterprises continuing without aid | Viable enterprises = sustainable |
Scalability | Decentralized scaling via clusters, SHGs | Ambitious scale — 75 lakh women initially |
Unified Section: Why This Matters & What to Watch
This Yojana is revolutionary because it moves beyond charity to empowerment
through agency.
It adopts key elements of my proposed model — from giving tools, not just
benefits to linking training and markets.
If executed well, it can displace many dole-based schemes across the country.
However, success depends on rigorous execution:
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Transparent selection and accountability
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Strong monitoring and feedback loops
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Depth in training and sustained mentorship
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Real, demand-driven market access
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Backup support for failed ventures
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A clear “graduation path” for scaling
If Bihar’s experiment succeeds, it may set an ideal model for states across
India to replace doleism with dignified empowerment.
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with regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.HemenParekh.ai / www.IndiaAGI.ai / www.My-Teacher.in / 28 Sept 2025
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