- Tejashwi Yadav announces the ‘BETI Scheme’ aimed at benefitting daughters born in Bihar.
- Focus on education, training, and employment opportunities for women.
- This initiative follows the ‘Maa Bahin Maan Yojana’ aimed at women’s empowerment.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, unveiled the new ‘BETI Scheme’ during the ‘Maa Bahin Mahasammelan’ held in Patna. This scheme aims to provide essential facilities for the education, employment, and overall development of daughters born in Bihar.
‘BETI Scheme’ Explained
Tejashwi Yadav elaborated on the components of the BETI scheme:
B – Benefit (लाभ)
E – Education (शिक्षा)
T – Training (प्रशिक्षण)
I – Income (आय के अवसर)
This initiative is set to offer world-class education and training to the daughters of Bihar, enabling them to become self-reliant and secure employment opportunities.
Additional Promises for Women
Tejashwi Yadav emphasized that with the formation of a Grand Alliance government, special measures will be put in place to support women:
- Increased honorarium and regularization for ‘Jeevika Didi’.
- Resolution of issues faced by women cooks.
- Special employment and safety arrangements for women.
Critique of Current Government
Yadav criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, pointing out that despite nearly two decades in power, no major industries have established in Bihar. He described soaring unemployment and inflation, making it difficult for families to sustain their living.
Call to Action for Women
Tejashwi Yadav appealed to the women in attendance to pledge to remove the NDA government in the upcoming Assembly elections. He encouraged them to promote the ‘Maa Bahin Maan Yojana’ and contribute towards forming a new government in Bihar.