Bihar govt hikes women employment scheme allowance from Rs 10,000 to Rs 2 lakh; Full story hereBihar has sharply raised aid under its women employment scheme from Rs 10,000 to up to Rs 2 lakh. Bihar hikes women employment scheme allowancePatna: The Bihar government has significantly enhanced financial assistance under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, increasing the support amount from Rs 10,000 to up to Rs 2 lakh. The revised structure links higher assistance to the performance and sustainability of enterprises set up by women beneficiaries. Performance-Linked Financial AssistanceUnder the revised scheme, women who have already received Rs 10,000 as the first instalment will become eligible for additional financial support after six months. So far, 1 crore 56 lakh women have received this assistance through direct benefit transfer,” he said.