Patna: (ABN) The Social Welfare Department is a very successful department of the state government, run under the supervision of officers, for the benefit of women, children, the disabled, the mentally challenged, and other poor sections of society. The department is running many schemes for the benefit of the people, which are also yielding good results. In this regard, Minister Madan Sahni told a press conference at Sochuna Bhavan that all the schemes are for the benefit of the people, and the government wants that all the poor, women, children, and disabled people in the state should benefit from them, and the department is moving forward rapidly in this direction.

The Minister clearly stated that the department is fully implementing the vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the ground. He said that the department is making every effort to run all the schemes in a better way. Secretary Vandana Preyshi said that the government is working fully for the welfare of society. In her address, she discussed the scheme in detail and tried to convey that the department is committed to working for the welfare of the people with full dedication.

Civil Services Incentive Scheme: Under the Civil Services Incentive Scheme, eligible women candidates are given an amount of Rs. 1,00,000/- (one lakh) and Rs. 50,000/- (fifty thousand) after passing the preliminary examination of the civil services competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, and the Bihar Public Service Commission, respectively, so that the candidates can prepare better for the main examination. A total of 124 women candidates who passed the preliminary examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and 3502 women candidates who passed the preliminary examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission have benefited from this scheme.

Mukhyamantri Vivah Yojana: Under the Mukhyamantri Vivah Yojana, a payment of Rs. 5,000 (five thousand) is made to the girl through DBT at the time of her marriage from a BPL or other family whose annual income is up to Rs. 60,000 (sixty thousand). In the financial year 2025-26, 30,572 girls have benefited from this scheme. To eliminate the caste system prevalent in the state and to encourage the marriage of disabled persons, the beneficiary is given an amount of Rs. 1,00,000 (one lakh rupees) in the form of a fixed deposit certificate. Under this scheme, 702 beneficiaries have benefited in the financial year 2025-26.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: The objective of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is to improve the health and nutrition of pregnant and lactating women and to provide partial compensation for the expenses incurred during pregnancy. Under this scheme, all pregnant and lactating women are paid Rs. 5,000 for the birth of their first living child and Rs. 6,000 for the birth of their second child. In the financial year 2025-26, 285,662 beneficiaries have benefited from this scheme.

Scheme for Adolescent Girls (ABUM): Under the Scheme for Adolescent Girls, services are being provided to adolescent girls aged 14-18 years in 177 projects in all 13 aspirational districts of the state, namely Araria, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Gaya, Jamui, Katihar, Khagaria, Muzaffarpur, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, and Supaul. A total of 146,315 beneficiaries are being provided nutrition at the rate of Rs. 9.50 per beneficiary per day.

Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is being implemented to prevent female foeticide, encourage registration of birth, and prevent child marriage. Under this scheme, an amount of Rs. 2,000 (two thousand rupees) is given to the mother/father/guardian of the girl in her bank account at the age of 0-1 year, and an amount of Rs. 1,000 (one thousand rupees) is given after registration of birth and Aadhaar registration. So far, a total of 16,10,355 girls have benefited from this scheme.

One-Stop Centre: One-stop centers are being run in all the districts of the state to provide counseling to women who are victims of domestic violence, help in filing FIRs in police stations as needed, and legal aid, etc. 181 Women Helpline: The 181 women helpline has been set up to provide 24x7 services to women who are victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, dowry harassment, molestation, sexual violence, and other forms of harassment.

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Nutrition 2.0: Under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Nutrition 2.0, supplementary nutrition is being provided to all normal, malnourished, and severely malnourished children aged 6 months to 6 years, as well as pregnant and lactating women, through Anganwadi centers in all 38 districts of the state. Currently, 98,95,587 children and pregnant and lactating women are benefiting from this scheme.

Mission Vatsalya Yojana: Under Mission Vatsalya Yojana, children's homes, girls' homes, observation homes, and special homes are being run for children and girls who need care and protection. Special adoption agencies are being run through the State Adoption Agency to promote adoption. Currently, the state is running 23 children's homes, 12 girls' homes, and 42 special adoption agencies. In addition, 22 observation homes, one special home, one post-protection home, and five safe shelters for children involved in conflicts, a total of 106 homes.

Special Adoption Program: Under the Special Adoption Program, a total of 42 special adoption agencies are operating in all 38 districts of the state. In the financial year 2025-26, from January 2025 to date.