Updated On: 18 September, 2025 12:03 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the Bihar elections, CM Nitish Kumar expanded the 'Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana' to include unemployed graduate youth. Beneficiaries aged 20-25 will receive Rs 1,000 per month for up to two years. The scheme aims to help job-seeking youth prepare for exams.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Pic/File pic
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came out with another scheme days before the Bihar elections. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that the Bihar government will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month to unemployed youths who have graduate degrees for a period of two years. Students can benefit from the 'Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana.
Earlier, this scheme was applicable only for the unemployed youths who had passed their intermediate exams, as reported by the news agency PTI.