SchemesSunday, 20 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Bihar CM announces jobs for 1 crore women and ₹10,000 monthly PhD fellowship
On September 19, 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced employment linkage for 1 crore women and a ₹10,000 monthly PhD fellowship for 1,000 women.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 19, 2026, at the 25th foundation day of the Bihar State Women Commission, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to link 1 crore women with employment and to give ₹10,000 per month for 4 years to 1,000 women pursuing PhD.
Key specifics
- The announcement was made on the 25th foundation day of the Bihar State Women Commission.
- 1 crore women are to be linked directly with employment opportunities.
- 1,000 women will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for 4 years under the PhD fellowship.
- Bihar already has 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies.
- A special postage stamp and a souvenir were released for the Commission’s Silver Jubilee with the Department of Posts.
Exam lens
TNPSC schemes and governance, key facts: 25th foundation day, 1 crore women, ₹10,000 monthly fellowship, 4 years, 50% reservation; one-liner: women empowerment measures and reservation provisions are common MCQ themes.