📈 Economy of Bihar (Civil Services Prep) Topic 5.9: Human Development in Bihar (Complete Unabridged Modules)

Module 17: Saat Nishchay-2 (Sashakt Mahila) & Social Empowerment Schemes

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Sashakt Mahila, Saksham Mahila (Saat Nishchay-2):

  1. Special Female Entrepreneurship Scheme: 50 percent of the project cost borne by the State (maximum grant up to Rs. 5.00 lakh and an interest-free loan up to Rs. 5.00 lakh).
  2. Higher Education Incentives for Unmarried Girls: Rs. 25,000 upon clearing Intermediate (12th) and Rs. 50,000 upon graduation.
  3. Regional Administrative Representation: Progressive reservation in police stations, blocks, and sub-divisions.

Social Empowerment Initiatives:

  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Direct conditional grant to curb female foeticide and promote girls' birth: Rs. 2,000 at birth and Rs. 1,000 upon turning one year old and completing immunization and registration. Provided for up to two girl children per family.
  • Samajik Punarvas Kosh Yojana: Operational across all 38 districts to rehabilitate survivors of violence and human trafficking, with an immediate grant of Rs. 3,000 (out of a Rs. 6,000 fund).
  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana (2007-08): Financial aid at marriage for girls from BPL families aged 18+.
  • Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana (2007-08): Women helplines functional across all 38 districts.
  • AASRA: A 50-bedded special residential home in Patna for mentally challenged women and girls.
⭐ Key Points
  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Direct conditional grant to curb female foeticide and promote girls' birth: Rs. 2,000 at birth and Rs. 1,000 upon turning one year old and completing immunization and registration. Provided for up to two girl children per family.
  • Samajik Punarvas Kosh Yojana: Operational across all 38 districts to rehabilitate survivors of violence and human trafficking, with an immediate grant of Rs. 3,000 (out of a Rs. 6,000 fund).
  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana (2007-08): Financial aid at marriage for girls from BPL families aged 18+.
  • Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana (2007-08): Women helplines functional across all 38 districts.
  • AASRA: A 50-bedded special residential home in Patna for mentally challenged women and girls.
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  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Direct conditional grant to curb female foeticide and promote girls' birth: Rs. 2,000 at birth and Rs. 1,000 upon turning one year old and completing immunization and registration. Provided for up to two girl children per family.
  • Samajik Punarvas Kosh Yojana: Operational across all 38 districts to rehabilitate survivors of violence and human trafficking, with an immediate grant of Rs. 3,000 (out of a Rs. 6,000 fund).
  • Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana (2007-08): Financial aid at marriage for girls from BPL families aged 18+.
  • Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana (2007-08): Women helplines functional across all 38 districts.
  • AASRA: A 50-bedded special residential home in Patna for mentally challenged women and girls.
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Under Saat Nishchay-2, what incentive amount is provided to unmarried girl students upon graduating?

Under Saat Nishchay-2, unmarried girls receive Rs. 25,000 on passing 12th and Rs. 50,000 on graduation.
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Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Direct conditional grant to curb female foeticide and promote girls' birth: ______ and Rs. 1,000 upon turning one year old and completing immunization and registration. Provided for up to two girl children per family.

Rs. 2,000 at birth

Samajik Punarvas Kosh Yojana: Operational across all 38 districts to rehabilitate survivors of violence and human trafficking, with an immediate grant of ______ (out of a Rs. 6,000 fund).

Rs. 3,000

Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana (2007-08): ______

Financial aid at marriage for girls from BPL families aged 18+.

Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana (2007-08): ______

Women helplines functional across all 38 districts.

AASRA: A 50-bedded special residential home in Patna for mentally challenged women and girls.

A 50-bedded special residential home in Patna for mentally challenged women and girls.