Economic Assistance Grant Scheme: Empowering the Poor and Backward Classes in Bihar

Background and Rationale

Bihar has a significant population of economically disadvantaged groups. The Jiwinka Nari Kalyan Seva Foundation launched this scheme to promote social and economic development among marginalized communities, addressing their lack of access to basic amenities and economic opportunities.

Objectives of the Scheme

• Economic Upliftment: To provide financial assistance to the poor, backward classes, and marginalized communities in Bihar, helping them meet essential needs and cope with economic hardships.
• Social Support: To offer support during critical life events such as marriages, funerals, and natural disasters, ensuring that families do not fall into deeper poverty during these times.
• Promoting Equality: To promote social and economic equality by ensuring that both men and women, regardless of caste or community, have access to the benefits of the scheme.
• Encouraging Livelihood Development: To support initiatives that promote livelihood development among the poor and backward classes, enabling them to improve their standard of living and contribute to the state's economy.