New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced the approval of a new scheme- 'Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme,' aiming at providing financial assistance to one women of every family in the state to start employment of their choice.

In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that women would be given an amount of Rs 10 thousand as the first installment for employment, further stating that the process of applications would be determined by the Rural Development Department along with Urban Development and Housing Department.

"Ever since the formation of the government in November 2005, we have been working on a large scale for women's empowerment. Several important steps have been taken to empower women...