Bihar’s Girl Child Scheme Offers Cash Rewards from Birth to Graduation

“Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, launched in 2018, provides financial support to girls from economically weaker sections, offering cash rewards from birth to graduation. The scheme aims to promote education, reduce dropout rates, and empower girls with up to ₹60,000 in total assistance, alongside increased uniform and sanitary napkin allowances, fostering gender equality and financial … Read more

Bihar’s Bicycle Scheme Slashes School Dropout Rates for Girls

Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana, launched in 2006, continues to transform education for girls by providing free bicycles, boosting school attendance and reducing dropout rates by nearly 40%. In 2025, the scheme’s impact remains profound, empowering rural girls, enhancing safety, and inspiring similar initiatives globally, with data showing significant educational gains. Bihar’s Free Bicycle Program … Read more

Bihar Launches Scholarship to Empower Rural Girls’ Education

Bihar’s new scholarship scheme, launched on June 12, 2025, aims to empower rural girls by providing financial aid for education. Targeting students from economically weaker sections, it covers tuition, books, and travel expenses. The initiative seeks to boost female literacy and reduce dropout rates, fostering gender equality and brighter futures for girls in rural Bihar. … Read more