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 ₹...
Department: · Level: state · State: Bihar
- Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women to strengthen their economic condition and make them self-reliant. **Note:** The grant amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar. 2. The applicant should be a Muslim woman from a minority community. 3. The Muslim woman should fall under one of the following categories: • Divorced • Abandoned by her husband for more than 2 years • Husband is completely mentally handicapped 4. The applicant's age should be between 18 and 50 years. 5. The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹4,00,000/-. 6. The woman should not have remarried. 7. The benefits of this scheme are available only once in a lifetime. 8. Widow is not eligible for this scheme.
**Offline** **Step 1:** To apply for benefits under this scheme, applicants should visit the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer in their respective district to collect the application form. The [application form ](https://state.bihar.gov.in/cache/42/Old%20Notice%20Board/Schemes%20for%20Minorities/pratiyakta_yojna.pdf)can also be downloaded from the [department's website](https://state.bihar.gov.in/minoritywelfare/CitizenHome.html). **Step 2:** Fill out the application form and attach all required documents. **Step 3:** Submit the completed application form, along with all attachments, to the District Minority Welfare Office of your district. **Note 1:** For applications and more information, please contact the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer located at the District Headquarters. **Note 2:** Advertisements for the application of this scheme will be published in newspapers by the Directorate of Minority Welfare. **Note 3:** The District Minority Welfare Officer will ensure the scrutiny of applications and attachments as per the prescribed procedure. **Note 4:** The names and addresses of beneficiaries will be published on the departmental website...