Browse 87 Social welfare & Empowerment government schemes available to residents of Bihar in 2026. This page combines centrally-sponsored social welfare & empowerment programmes that residents of Bihar are eligible for, plus state-level social welfare & empowerment schemes run by the Bihar government. For each scheme, you can review eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the official application process — including state-specific portals, helplines, and recent disbursement updates where available.
The objective of this scheme is to end the caste system in the state and encourage inter-caste marriages by providing financial assistance to couples. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a one-time grant of ₹1,00,000/-. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the persons with disabilities (PwDs) of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is given to PwDs of 40% or more, regardless of their income or age group.
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to AIDS patients in the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to AIDS patients in the state. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
The objective of this scheme is to end the caste system in the state and encourage inter-caste marriages by providing financial assistance to couples. Under thi...
View DetailsThe objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the persons with disabilities (PwDs) of the poor family of the society by providing them financial...
View DetailsThe objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to AIDS patients in the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is ...
View DetailsThe component “Accidental Death” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resou...
View DetailsThe component “Natural Death” under the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resource...
View DetailsUnder this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. This scheme is fully ...
View Details"Cash Prizes Scheme" was launched by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Students securing 60% or more in the 10th and 12th exams rec...
View DetailsThe scheme addresses eradicating bonded labour in India. It introduces varying rehabilitation assistance amounts based on beneficiary categories, such as adults...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to ensure effective implementation of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989. It provides relief, rehabilit...
View Details"Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes for Studies in India" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice ...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to upgrade the merit of Scheduled Caste students by providing them with facilities for all round development through education in residential or...
View DetailsThe State government of Bihar launched the "Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal) " scheme with the aim of improving the lives of Disable person...
View DetailsUnder this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family or close relative in the case of the death of a person of any age in an accident, or ...
View DetailsA Scheme Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana started under the Social Welfare Department by Bihar State Government for the social empowerment of females....
View DetailsThe State government of Bihar Started the "Chief Minister Nari Shakti Yojana" scheme with the aim of improving the lives of Disable persons. Financial assistanc...
View DetailsThe "Death Assistance" scheme provides financial assistance to the legal heir in the case of natural death or accidental death of the registered worker. If the ...
View DetailsDAY-NRLM is the flagship program of MoRD for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions for the poor, particularly women, and enabling the...
View DetailsUnder the scheme, eligible workers receive ₹1,000/- per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accid...
View DetailsThis scheme aims at setting up Disha Centres for early intervention for Person with Disability (PwD) in 0-10 years of age covered under the National Trust Act, ...
View DetailsThe scheme ensures retirement security for employees covered under the EPF Act, offering monthly pensions, family pensions, and withdrawal benefits. It targets ...
View DetailsThere are 87 Social welfare & Empowerment schemes currently listed on DeshSeva for residents of Bihar, combining both centrally-sponsored and state-run programmes.
Eligibility varies per scheme. Generally, residents of Bihar with valid identity (Aadhaar) and state residency proof can apply for the central social welfare & empowerment schemes; state-level programmes additionally check Bihar domicile and category-specific criteria like income, age, occupation or BPL status.
Open any scheme card below and read its application steps. Centrally-sponsored schemes are typically applied at the national portal, while Bihar-run programmes use the state department's portal. Each scheme page on DeshSeva links the exact official portal and helpline.
Yes — DeshSeva keeps the Social welfare & Empowerment × Bihar scheme list refreshed against the latest centrally-sponsored notifications and state department updates. Each scheme page also shows a "Last updated" date so you know when it was reviewed.
Most Social welfare & Empowerment applications in Bihar require Aadhaar, Bihar residency proof, a bank account in the applicant's name, a recent photograph, and category-specific documents (caste/income/disability/BPL certificate where applicable). The exact list is on each scheme page.