Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Bihar Govt. Announces Welfare Schemes Before Elections
The Bihar government, led by Nitish Kumar, is rolling out new programs to help people.
They are giving money to young people who can't find jobs and helping women start businesses.
The goal is to support women, help with the economy, and also gain votes in the upcoming election.
Some people think it's a good thing, and others believe it's just an attempt to get votes.
These programs will cost the state a lot of money, which is causing discussion in the region.
The Bihar government announced new welfare schemes targeting women and youth.
Unemployment allowance of Rs 1,000/month for unemployed graduates and those completing Class 12.
Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana to support women entrepreneurs.
These initiatives are expected to increase the state's annual expenditure.
The opposition criticized the timing of the announcements, close to elections.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government
- What
- Announced new welfare schemes, including unemployment allowances and support for women entrepreneurs.
- When
- Announcements made before upcoming Bihar Assembly elections; September 18 and 22
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To support women and youth; considered a move to garner support ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
Opposition's View
Government's View
Motivation for Schemes
Opposition's View
Criticizes the government's timing of announcing the welfare schemes, perceiving them as election-motivated 'doles' to overcome anti-incumbency and a failure to address fundamental issues.
Government's View
Views the initiatives as a demonstration of the government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens and a response to the needs of the people, asserting that they are in line with the welfare approach.
- Scheme: Unemployment Allowance
- Rs 1,000/month for 2 years for graduates and those who completed class 12 and are unemployed.
- Scheme: Women Entrepreneurs
- Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana will provide Rs 10,000 initially, with further grants up to Rs 2 lakh.
- Total cost of schemes
- Expected to increase annual government expenditure by Rs 40,000 crore.
- Key Figure
- Nitish Kumar
- Event
- Bihar Assembly Elections approaching
