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The Satat Jivikoparjan Yojana , implemented by the Bihar Rural Development Department under the Jeevika Project, has successfully helped over 95,000 extremely poor families rise above the poverty line. So far, 2,01,218 such families have been identified under the scheme. Of these, 1,85,122 families have received livelihood gap funding, while 1,89,271 families have been provided with integrated assets such as cows, goats, etc.
According to a press release from the department, the scheme’s core objective is to empower the most disadvantaged and backward class families, particularly Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other vulnerable groups, by making them self-reliant. READ MORE: Never Place Mirror In THESE 4 Directions Of Your Home Even By Mistake Many of these families were previously involved in unregulated occupations like liquor and toddy production. Today, they are moving toward a life of dignity through sustainable and respectable means of livelihood.
Each family is being provided with investment support ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, enabling them to pursue stable income-generating activities such as animal husbandry. This has led to a noticeable improvement in both their economic conditions and overall lifestyle. The impact is not just financial – social upliftment is evident too.
Women’s participation in rural areas has significantly increased, with many stepping up in decision-making roles within their households and communities. READ MORE: Bengaluru New Airport: THIS Place In Tumakuru Emerges As Top Choice; 34 MLAs Support Decision.
