Respect for women and ensuring their rights has been an important issue in Bihar politics. This topic is very important not only for political parties but also for the society. Many schemes and programs have been run to improve the status of women in Bihar, in which Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav have played an important role. Both the leaders have taken many steps for the upliftment of women in their own ways.
Nitish Kumar, who is the leader of Janata Dal (United), has launched several schemes during his regime that promote women’s education, health and employment. At the same time, Tejashwi Yadav, who is the leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has recently announced ‘Mai-Bahan Man Yojana’, under which it has been promised to provide financial assistance to women. In this article we will discuss the schemes of these two leaders and their impact.
Role of Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav in giving respect to women in Bihar
Nitish Kumar’s plans
Nitish Kumar has taken many important steps as the Chief Minister of Bihar since 2005, which have had a direct impact on the lives of women. His government has launched the following schemes:
- 50% reservation for women: Nitish Kumar has ensured 50% reservation for women in Panchayat and urban local bodies. This step is considered an important step towards political empowerment of women.
- Education and Health: Nitish government launches free cycle scheme to promote girls’ education. Along with this, financial assistance is also given to girls pursuing higher education.
- Organic farming and self-reliance: Women self-help groups have been formed under the ‘JEEVIKA’ scheme. Through this scheme, women have gained economic independence and have been able to start their own businesses.
- Women Safety: Nitish Kumar implemented prohibition law, which has ensured the safety of women.
Tejashwi Yadav’s perspective
Tejashwi Yadav has recently announced ‘Mai-Bahan Man Yojana’, which aims to provide direct financial assistance to economically weaker women. The following things are included under this scheme:
- Support of Rs 2500 per month: Tejashwi Yadav has promised that if his party comes to power, every woman will be given Rs 2500 per month.
- Empowerment of women: She believes that when women are economically empowered, families and society will also become stronger.
- Respect for women: Tejashwi Yadav says that respect for women is important and ensuring their rights should be the priority of the government.
Summary of Schemes
| name of the scheme | Description |
| Mai-Bahan Man Yojana | Financial assistance of Rs 2500 every month |
| JEEVIKA | Formation of women self-help groups |
| free cycle scheme | Providing free bicycles to girls for education |
| prohibition law | Implemented to ensure the safety of women |
| 50% reservation | Reservation for women in Panchayat and urban local bodies |
| health program | Improvement in girls’ health services |
conclusion
Both Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav are running various schemes for the upliftment of women in Bihar. While Nitish Kumar has focused on sustainable development and empowerment, Tejashwi Yadav has promised to provide immediate economic support. The plans of both the leaders can prove important in giving respect to women in Bihar and securing their rights.
Women empowerment should not be limited to government schemes only; This should happen at all levels of society. We have to ensure that women are not only financially independent but also aware of their rights.
Disclaimer: This article has been written for informational purposes only. The reality of the plans may change over time and their success depends on various factors.
