Overview

The Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana & Kanya Suraksha is implemented by the Women Development Corporation (WDC), Bihar, to enhance the safety, economic empowerment, and social security of women and girl children in the state. It combines three interlinked interventions aimed at preventing gender-based violence, discouraging female infanticide, and promoting sustainable livelihoods.

Components

• Self‑Defense Training: Free training sessions conducted in government and recognized private schools for girl students, focusing on personal safety techniques and confidence building.
• Kanya Suraksha Bond: Upon birth of a girl child, the state deposits Rs. 2,000 in a long‑term savings instrument that matures when the beneficiary reaches 18 years of age, accompanied by accrued interest.
• Interest‑Free Microloans: Women belonging to registered self‑help groups (SHGs) can avail collateral‑free loans for income‑generating activities, with repayment terms designed to reduce financial burden.

Implementation

Beneficiaries access the scheme through offline channels: birth registration at Primary Health Centres for the bond, school authorities or WDC block officers for self‑defense training, and WDC block officers for SHG loan applications. The WDC monitors disbursement, utilization, and impact through periodic reporting and field visits.

1. For Kanya Suraksha bond: Register the birth of the girl child at the nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC) or Anganwadi centre and submit the required documents.
2. For self-defense training: Contact the school principal or block-level Women Development Corporation (WDC) officer to enroll in the training program.
3. For interest-free microloans: Approach the WDC block officer with the SHG’s registration documents and loan proposal to initiate the application.