Government Schemes in Bihar
Explore 113 state government schemes for Bihar, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana
The scheme aims to increase the production of Kufri Chipsona variety suitable for potato processing in Bihar by expanding its area and to increase the income of farmers by promoting processing.
Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityaqta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance of ₹25,000/-.
Annual Medical Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB)
The "Annual Medical Assistance Scheme" by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, provides a yearly financial assistance of ₹3,000/- to the construction workers who are registered with the Board.
Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to end the caste system in the state and encourage inter-caste marriages by providing financial assistance to couples. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a one-time grant of ₹1,00,000/-. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas
The Scheme "Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas" under the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar. under this scheme, provied ₹1,000/- per month hostel grant is provided for each student and 15 kg of free food grains per month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat).
BC & EBC Girls Residential +2 High School
The scheme aims to provide quality education and holistic development opportunities for girls from backward and extremely backward classes. Free education, accommodation, study material, medical support, and skill development programs are provided.
Beej Masaale Ki Yojana
The scheme aims to encourage the farmers to cultivate identified seed spices such as coriander and fenugreek keeping in mind their medicinal and nutritional properties.
Bhraman - Darshan Yojana
The "Bhraman-Darshan Yojana" was launched by the Animal and Fisheries Resources Department, Government of Bihar aims to educate fish farmers in Bihar about the latest fisheries techniques through organized excursions, enabling them to adopt and implement these technologies in their water source.....
Bihar Disability Pension Scheme
The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the persons with disabilities (PwDs) of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is given to PwDs of 40% or more, regardless of their income or age group.
Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojna
The scheme strives to back the farmers with financial incentives in the event of a crop loss due to natural calamities.
Bihar Shatabdi AIDS Pirit Kalyan Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to AIDS patients in the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to AIDS patients in the state. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Accidental Death
The component “Accidental Death” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, provides financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- to the families of workers or craftsmen in case of accidental death.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Accidental Injuries
The component “Accidental Injuries” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, provides financial assistance to the workers or craftsmen in case of accidental injuries.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Medical Assistance for Incurable Diseases
“Medical Assistance for Incurable Diseases” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” by the Labour Resources Dept., provides financial assistance ranging from ₹7,500/- to ₹30,000/- to workers or craftsmen suffering from incurable diseases.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Natural Death
The component “Natural Death” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, provides financial assistance of ₹30,000/- to the families of workers or craftsmen in case of natural death.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Permanent Partial Disability
“Permanent Partial Disability” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Dept, Bihar, provides financial assistance of ₹37,500/- to the families of workers or craftsmen in case of permanent partial disablement.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Total Permanent Disability
“Total Permanent Disability” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, provides financial assistance of ₹75,000/- to the families of workers or craftsmen in case of permanent disablement.
Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. This scheme is fully funded by the State Government.
Bihar Startup Policy
This is a policy for entrepreneurs to boost entrepreneurship in the state of Bihar and it was launched in July 2022 .
Bihar State Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to provide quality education to meritorious students from minority communities in the state and to make them mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally capable, fostering their all-round development in residential schools.
Bihar State Journalist Insurance Scheme
The Bihar State Journalist Insurance Scheme, 2014, is launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar. It aims to provide financial benefits & facilities under a group mediclaim & personal accident insurance scheme to working media representatives in the state of Bihar
Bihar State Madarsa Strengthening Scheme
The scheme was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Bihar, to improve quality of education in recognized Madarsas. Under this scheme, state government provides essential facilities & infrastructure to Madarsas recognized by the Bihar State Madarsa Board & other government Madarsas.
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme
The Bihar Government launched the Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) scheme to provide financial aid to applicants to complete their higher education.
Cash Prizes Scheme (BBOCWWB)
"Cash Prizes Scheme" was launched by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Students securing 60% or more in the 10th and 12th exams receive cash prizes of up to ₹25,000/- per year. Upto two children of a registered construction worker are eligible.
Chai Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to offer subsidies for planting materials, horticultural machinery, and related resources to support tea farmers.
Chief Minister BC & EBC Chhatravas Anudan Yojana
The "Chief Minister BC & EBC Chhatravas Anudan Yojana", implemented by the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, provides financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) residing in government hostels.
Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal)
The State government of Bihar launched the "Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal) " scheme with the aim of improving the lives of Disable persons. Financial assistance is provided by the government through these schemes.
Chief Minister EBC Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana
The Bihar Government provides incentives to individuals belonging to the EBC Categories upon passing the preliminary examination of various competitive exams such as UPSC, BPSC, NDA, CDS, Banking, Railway, SSC, etc., to support their further preparation for the main examination/interview.
Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme
Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family or close relative in the case of the death of a person of any age in an accident, or the death of a person aged 18-60 years in a criminal incident.
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana
A Scheme Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana started under the Social Welfare Department by Bihar State Government for the social empowerment of females.
Chief Minister Nari Shakti Yojana
The State government of Bihar Started the "Chief Minister Nari Shakti Yojana" scheme with the aim of improving the lives of Disable persons. Financial assistance is provided by the government through these schemes.
Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana
The scheme aims to promote cluster-based cultivation of selected crops, including guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit, and strawberry.
Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II
The scheme aims to promote cluster-based cultivation of selected crops, including guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit, and strawberry.
Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB)
The "Death Assistance" scheme provides financial assistance to the legal heir in the case of natural death or accidental death of the registered worker. If the death occurs during a disaster and a grant has already been given by Disaster Management, only ₹1,00,000/- will be payable by the Board.
Disability Pension (BBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, eligible workers receive ₹1,000/- per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. Additionally, a one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is granted for total permanent disability, and ₹50,000/- for partial disability.
Family Pension (BBOCWWB)
The scheme "Family Pension" by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB), Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, provides pension to the dependent of the deceased pensioner of the Board.
Financial Assistance for Cremation (BBOCWWB)
The scheme "Financial Assistance for Cremation" by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, provides financial assistance of ₹5,000/-to the dependents of the deceased worker for performing cremation.
Financial Assistance for Marriage (BBOCWWB)
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided to registered male or female workers who have been members of the Board for at least three years, for the marriage of their two adult daughters and for the female member's own marriage.
Financial Assistance for Studies (BBOCWWB)
The scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Resources Department, Govt. of Bihar. Under this scheme, educational financial support is provided to the children of registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least one year.
Grant for Purchase of Bicycle (BBOCWWB)
The scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹3,500/- is provided to registered construction workers who have been members of the Board for at least one year, for purchasing a bicycle.
Grant for Purchase of Tools (BBOCWWB)
The scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Under this scheme, registered construction workers who have completed skill upgradation training are provided financial assistance of upto ₹15,000/- for purchasing trade-related tools.
Grant for the Repair of House (BBOCWWB)
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least three years for repair of house. However, workers who have already received assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar
Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is provided to persons with disabilities in the age group of 18 to 79 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar
Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to elderly people (women/men) aged 60 years or above belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme- Bihar
Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is provided to widows in the age group of 40 to 79 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
Jan Nayak Pustakalaya evam Digital Adhyan Kendra
"Jan Nayak Pustakalaya evam Digital Adhyan Kendra" scheme aims to develop all Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Hostels, other backward class welfare hostels, and OBC girls’ hostels across the state.
Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme
The "Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme" by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar provides hostel facilities for students near Saharsa District with food grains (9 kg rice, 6 kg wheat) and ₹1000/- per month as a grant.
Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana
This health initiative aimed at improving maternal and infant health by increasing institutional deliveries, reducing infant and maternal mortality rates, and promoting immunization in Bihar.
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
The scheme aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. It offers cash assistance for institutional and home deliveries, along with antenatal and postnatal care support, primarily benefiting poor pregnant women across India.
Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana
Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- is given to the family/dependent of the deceased to cover funeral expenses. The grant is provided for the death of any person of any age from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Khule Jalsroto Mei Pen Aadharit Matsya Paalan ki Yojana
The "Khule Jalsroto Mei Pen Aadharit Matsya Paalan ki Yojana" objective of this scheme is to increase fish productivity and production through semi-intensive / intensive fisheries of large-scale available government wetland water sources (Man, Chaur and Lake etc.), strengthening aquaculture through
Krishi Input Anudan Yojana
The scheme aims to provide agricultural input subsidies in affected areas due to the rise in water levels of rivers like Ganga and Kosi and flood-related crop damage from heavy rainfall.
Lakshmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana
Lakshmi Bai Social Security Scheme has been launched by the Bihar government for the widow women of the state.
Makhana Beej Vitaran
The scheme aims to boost farmers' income by improving the production and productivity of Makhana in 11 districts of Bihar through the distribution of high-quality seeds at subsidized rates.
Makhana Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to boost Makhana cultivation by providing training to farmers and financial support for traditional equipment.
Maternity Benefits Scheme (BBOCWWB)
"Maternity Benefits Scheme" provides an amount equivalent to 90 days of the minimum wages set by the State Govt. for unskilled workers at the time of childbirth. The applicant should be a female construction worker who has completed one year of membership with the Board.
Mukhya Mantri Balika Poshak Yojna
The "Mukhya Mantri Balika Poshak Yojna" is a government initiative launched to encourage the enrollment and retention of girl students in schools by providing them with school uniforms.
Mukhyamantri Alpasankhyak Udyami Yojana
This is a flagship scheme of the Bihar government aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth by providing financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,000/- for setting up businesses.
Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana
Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Rozgar Rinn Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to provide loans of up to ₹5,00,000/- at a simple annual interest rate of 5% to youths from minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi) for generating employment.
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Central Schemes Available in Bihar
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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