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Bihar CM Announces Women-Only University, Solar Plan for JeeViKA Homes
Bihar plans to build a university only for women.
Women would study and work there, including as teachers and the Vice-Chancellor.
The Chief Minister said the university could help women get more chances in education and leadership.
The announcement was made at an event in Patna.
The government also plans to put solar panels on the homes of 10 lakh JeeViKA Didis by March 31 next year.
This is expected to reduce electricity costs and may create opportunities to earn money.
At the event, Rs 600 crore was sent to women under an employment scheme, and loans were given to 10,000 people.
The government also discussed women’s job reservations, scholarships, transport programs and an anti-intoxicant campaign.
It congratulated 7,376 women selected for nursing jobs and highlighted a PhD fellowship for female students.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a women-only Mahila Vishwavidyalaya in the state.
The proposed university would have women as students, faculty, non-teaching staff and Vice-Chancellor.
The announcement came at a Patna event launching the Samriddh Mahila-Samriddh Bihar campaign, where Rs 600 crore was distributed under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
The government aims to identify 10 lakh JeeViKA Didis and install solar panels at their homes by March 31 next year.
The event also included loans for 10,000 JEEViKA Fund beneficiaries, an anti-intoxicant awareness agreement and support measures for women’s education and employment.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the plans for women, including JeeViKA Didis and other beneficiaries.
- What
- The government announced a women-only university, a solar-panel plan for 10 lakh JeeViKA Didis’ homes and several women-focused initiatives.
- Where
- The event took place at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, Bihar.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday, August 27, according to the PTI report; the solar target is March 31 next year.
- Why
- The stated aims are to expand women’s higher-education and leadership opportunities and promote women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and participation in Bihar’s development.
Key facts
- Proposed university
- A Mahila Vishwavidyalaya to be run entirely by women, including its Vice-Chancellor, faculty, non-teaching staff and students.
- Campaign
- Samriddh Mahila-Samriddh Bihar, meaning Prosperous Women-Prosperous Bihar.
- Solar target
- The government plans to identify 10 lakh JeeViKA Didis and install solar panels at their homes by March 31 next year.
- Event disbursement
- Rs 600 crore was distributed through direct benefit transfer under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
- JEEViKA loans
- Loans were distributed to 10,000 beneficiaries from the JEEViKA Fund.
- Women’s representation
- The government cited 35 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and 50 per cent reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions and local bodies.
- Education support
- Around 1,000 female students are expected to receive Rs 10,000 per month for four years through the Chief Minister Balika PhD Fellowship.
- Nursing recruitment
- The Chief Minister congratulated 7,376 women selected through a Bihar Public Service Commission nurse recruitment examination.
Quotes
Samrat Choudhary
Bihar chief minister who announced the women-only university
“A Mahila Vishwavidyalaya will be set up in the state. The university will be run by women, from top to bottom. The vice chancellor, professors, other staffers and students shall all be women.”
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