Bihar Cabinet approves 3% DA hike, launches women entrepreneur scheme

The Bihar Cabinet has approved a three per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, providing financial relief to lakhs of state workforce members. The decision is expected to ease the burden of rising living costs for the beneficiaries across the state administration.

In a parallel move to boost women entrepreneurship, the Cabinet greenlit the 'Bihar Ki Beti Startup Challenge Scheme'. The initiative will provide support and benefits to approximately 2,100 female students commencing from the ongoing financial year, aimed at fostering a culture of startup ventures among women in Bihar.

The scheme represents the state government's commitment to promoting women-led enterprises and providing economic opportunities for the female population. By combining the DA increase with entrepreneurship support, the Cabinet has addressed both immediate economic concerns and long-term employment generation objectives.

Official details regarding the quantum of benefits under the startup scheme and the implementation timeline are expected to be released by the concerned state departments shortly.