JEEViKA – Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society
A Bihar government initiative helping rural women build stronger livelihoods, access finance, and become economically self-reliant
Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Where to Apply
Eligible rural women can connect with JEEViKA through their local Self-Help Group (SHG), Village Organisation, or JEEViKA office.
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JEEViKA primarily works by organising eligible rural women into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Women who want to join can contact their local JEEViKA community organisation or district/block JEEViKA office for the joining process.
Quick Facts
For
Rural poor households, with a major focus on women
Benefit
Self-Help Groups, financial inclusion, livelihood support, skills and access to credit
Purpose
Economic empowerment, self-employment and improved livelihoods
Implemented by
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), under the Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar
Your Stage
Not yet connected to JEEViKA
Contact your local JEEViKA organisation to learn about joining an SHG.
SHG Member
Participate in savings, internal lending, training and livelihood activities.
Growing your livelihood
JEEViKA can connect SHG members with financial services, skills, livelihood opportunities and other support.
Am I Eligible?
You generally need to:
✓ Be part of a rural household in Bihar
✓ Be eligible for inclusion in a JEEViKA Self-Help Group
✓ Join or be connected with the local JEEViKA community institution
✓ Participate in the SHG and its activities
✓ Meet any specific requirements of the particular livelihood programme or support being accessed
Important:
JEEViKA has multiple livelihood and financial-support programmes, so eligibility can differ depending on the specific activity or benefit.
For complete eligibility criteria and the latest rules, please refer to the relevant official Government of Bihar website.
Benefits
Self-Help Groups
Join a community-based group and build financial and social support.
Financial Access
Better access to savings, credit, insurance and formal banking services.
Livelihood Support
Support for agriculture, livestock, non-farm activities, entrepreneurship and other livelihood opportunities.
Skills & Training
Training and capacity building to help members develop sustainable livelihoods.
Women’s Empowerment
Greater economic independence and participation in household and community decisions.
Documents Required
Keep these ready where required:
- Aadhaar
- Bank account details
- Mobile number
- Bihar residence/details
- Household information
- SHG membership details, where applicable
- Other documents required for the particular JEEViKA programme or livelihood activity
How to Apply
1
Contact your local JEEViKA worker, SHG or community organisation.
2
If eligible, join or get connected with a JEEViKA Self-Help Group.
3
Participate in the SHG’s savings, meetings and activities.
4
Access relevant training, financial services and livelihood opportunities through the JEEViKA system.
5
For specific programmes, follow the additional application and verification process required for that programme.
Important
- JEEViKA is a livelihood and community-development mission, not a single fixed cash-benefit scheme.
- Its core approach is organising rural women into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and higher-level community organisations.
- Support can include financial inclusion, credit, insurance, skills and livelihood opportunities.
- Different JEEViKA programmes may have different eligibility and application requirements.
- Do not pay agents or middlemen claiming they can guarantee JEEViKA benefits.
- For the latest programmes and local contacts, check the official Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS/JEEViKA) portal.