Bihar Government Offers Rs 50,000 to Graduate Girls: Application Details Inside

Financial Support for Graduate Girls in Bihar

The Bihar government has initiated a program to provide a one-time financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to female graduates. This initiative is a significant boost for the girls in Bihar, although eligibility criteria must be met to receive the funds. Applications are now being accepted for this scheme.

Let's explore the application process for the Rs 50,000 grant for graduate girls, the eligibility requirements, and the application deadline.

Details of the Incentive Scheme

Under the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana, the Bihar government is offering Rs 50,000 as an incentive to female graduates. The Higher Education Department has opened the application process for this financial support.

Application Deadline Extended to 14 September

The Bihar government has extended the application deadline for the Rs 50,000 incentive to 14 September, following the previous deadline of 5 September. Graduate girls in Bihar can apply online through the official website medhafoft.bihar.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

To qualify for the Rs 50,000 incentive, applicants must meet the following conditions:

1. Must be a permanent resident of Bihar.

2. Must have graduated from a college in Bihar between April 1, 2021, and December 31, 2024.

3. The applicant's bank account must be in any bank or post office within Bihar and linked to their Aadhaar account to facilitate Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Background of the Scheme

Launched in 2018, the Chief Minister Girl Graduate Incentive Scheme was designed to provide financial support to female graduates. Initially, the grant was set at Rs 25,000, which has now been increased to Rs 50,000, disbursed directly to the bank accounts of eligible graduates.