Jeevika Didi: What do you need to do to become a Jeevika Didi, and how do you fill out the form? Learn the complete process...

In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly elections, significant gifts are being announced for women. The Nitish Kumar government is already providing ₹10,000 each to women associated with Jeevika groups for self-employment under the Chief Minister's Women Employment Scheme. Now, the RJD, seeking to return to power, has made a significant announcement for Jeevika Didis. Tejashwi Yadav has announced that if he comes to power, he will grant Jeevika Didis permanent employee status and increase their salary to ₹30,000 per month.

According to Tejashwi's announcement, CM Didis, among the Jeevika Didis, will be granted permanent employee status. Their loans will also be waived. Currently, approximately 14 million women are associated with Jeevika groups in Bihar. The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Mission (BRM) was launched in 2006 with World Bank assistance. This scheme aims to strengthen the economic status of women by forming small self-help groups (SHGs). Women who join these groups are called Jeevika Didi.

Benefits of Becoming a Jeevika Didi
The Nitish Kumar government provides up to ₹10,000 and up to ₹2 lakh for self-employment. Furthermore, women groups receive small loans and organize Saras Melas for them. In this way, women are strengthening their financial situation. Many Jeevika groups started on a small scale and are now establishing themselves as large companies.

Which Women Can Earn a Salary of ₹30,000
Several initiatives have been launched under the Jeevika Group Scheme. Several positions have been created, which also receive honorarium from the government. There are several positions, such as Didi's Nursery, Drone Didi, and Bank Sakhi, which also receive honorarium.

How to Join a Jeevika Group
If you live in a village, you will need to visit the village organization's office. You will need to fill out an application form for each Jeevika group operating there. Additionally, you'll need to submit an affidavit. The village organization will then verify and approve your application. You can also find complete information about the further process here. If you're in the city and want to join a Jeevika group, you can apply through the official portal. Alternatively, you can also fill out the form by visiting the area-level organization (ALO/CRP) office.

Eligibility to become a Jeevika Didi
The woman must be a citizen of Bihar.
The woman must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Neither the woman nor her husband should be eligible for income tax.
Neither the woman nor her husband should be in a government job (regular or contractual).
They must participate in group meetings and contribute to group-related activities.
Only one woman from a family can join a Jeevika group.

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