JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendra: Rs 60,000 Grant for Women in 8,053 Panchayats
Bihar will open JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendras in all 8,053 panchayats, giving women Rs 60,000 aid to run their own Sudha dairy shop.
In July 2026, Bihar's government announced an initiative to open Sudha Booths, or JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendras, in all 8,053 gram panchayats across the state. This is part of a larger effort under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, in collaboration with COMFED. The key feature of this scheme is that it not only provides financial assistance but also connects village women to a ready-made business model, complete with a shop, Sudha Dairy products, and business training.
The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) has issued an order granting a loan of up to Rs 60,000 per beneficiary to open such a booth, with a required contribution of Rs 15,000 from the beneficiary. This initiative is seen as a step towards women's entrepreneurship, with the woman running the shop, handling sales, and engaging with customers.
The entire effort is supported by BRLPS's strong network of women, which has grown to include 11,88,130 Self Help Groups and 73,515 Village Organisations.
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