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How to Apply for Bihar Jeevika SHG Linkage 2026
Bihar Jeevika - women SHG. Loans, training, livelihood. 10+ lakh SHGs. Pan-Bihar.
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About This Guide
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) - Jeevika - women SHG program in Bihar. 10 lakh+ SHGs covering 1.30 crore+ women. Components: SHG formation, savings + credit, livelihood loans, skill training, market linkages, micro-enterprises. State-led program. Free participation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Rural Bihar woman
- Age 18-65
- Family below middle income
- Aadhaar mandatory
- Bank account
- Form/join SHG (10-15 women)
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.
- Aadhaar (all SHG members)
- Bihar domicile
- Photo
- Mobile registered
- Family details
- Bank account proof
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.
Visit Block JEEVIKA Office
Block-level coverage.
Form SHG
10-15 women voluntarily.
Initial Training
1-3 days.
Register SHG
Block JEEVIKA.
Bank Account Opening
SHG group bank account.
Initial Savings
Members weekly contribute ₹10-50.
Internal Lending
After 3-6 months.
Bank Linkage
Group loan eligibility ₹50K-3 lakh per cycle.
Livelihood Activities
Goat, poultry, dairy, agro-processing, weaving.
Annual Skill Training
Free.
Market Linkage
Government procurement OR private buyers.
CIF Capital
Community Investment Fund - non-refundable for first 5 years.
Key Benefits
- 10 lakh+ SHGs network
- Women-led
- Pan-Bihar
- Multiple loan cycles
- Free training
- Livelihood diversification
- Market linkages
- Bank credit access
- Government-backed
- Empowerment
What Happens After Application?
Continuous engagement. Loans 3-6 months after SHG formation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Urban Bihar woman eligible?
Generally rural focus. Urban Bihar: NULM-SUH program (similar). Different but linked.