Self-Help Allowance Scheme for Unemployed Graduates

• 19 Sep 2025

Why in News?

On 18th September 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an extension of the CM Self-Help Allowance Scheme under the state's flagship 7 Nischay program. 

Key Points

• About: The scheme, aimed at empowering youth, will now extend financial support of ₹1,000 per month for a maximum of two years to:
  • Graduate youths who are in the 20-25 age group
  • Not studying and are seeking employment opportunities
  • Not self-employed
  • Not employed in any government, private, or non-government sector
• Scheme Expansion: The scheme was previously available to unemployed youth who had completed their intermediate exams.
• Objective: The scheme aims to equip young people with the resources to pursue skill development and competitive exam preparation, ultimately contributing to their self-reliance and future career prospects.
• Employment Strategy: The state government's target is to provide one crore employment opportunities over the next five years, creating both government and private sector job openings.
• Application Process: Eligible youth can apply through the "Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana" portal by registering via their mobile number and email.

7 Nischay Program

• The Mukhyamantri 7 Nischay(Seven Resolves) Yojana is a flagship initiative by the Bihar Government, comprising seven key programs aimed at youth and overall state development.
• Seven Nischay have been designed in such a way that the schemes formulated under them reach across every class of society equally without any bias or prejudice.
• The 7 Nishchay for a developed Bihar, outlined in the Good Governance Programme 2015-2020 in mission mode, are monitored through 7 Sub-Missions under the Bihar Vikas Mission.