Tejashwi promises 'MAA YOJANA', 30 thousand salary to Jeevika Didis

In a electrifying move in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has unveiled a game-changing promise aimed straight at the state's resilient Jeevika Didis—over 1.5 lakh women community mobilizers who form the unsung heroes of rural empowerment under the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Mission. Speaking at a packed press conference in Patna today, the former Deputy Chief Minister declared that if the Mahagathbandhan alliance seizes power in the upcoming assembly elections, these dedicated women will be elevated to permanent government employees, complete with a robust monthly salary of Rs 30,000 and Rs 5 lakh insurance coverage.

This isn't just a handout; it's a heartfelt acknowledgment of their tireless efforts in mobilizing self-help groups, driving financial inclusion, and uplifting villages since the program's launch addressing years of exploitation under the current NDA regime where their current stipends hover around a meager Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000. Diving deeper into his vision, Tejashwi didn't stop at job security—he pledged to waive interest on loans taken by Jeevika Didis and offer interest-free credit for the next two years, easing the financial burdens that have long shackled these women to cycles of debt. "Work in villages or cities isn't possible without Jeevika Didis, yet this government has done them grave injustice," he thundered, slamming the Nitish Kumar administration for neglecting their demands while copying opposition schemes.

This targeted empowerment push builds on Yadav's broader women-centric agenda, including the launch of the ambitious 'MAA Yojana'—a trifactor of Makan (housing), Anna (food security), and Aamdani (income generation)—alongside the BETI scheme for girls' education and welfare. As Bihar hurtles toward the November 2025 elections, for the Jeevika Didis, who've endured low pay and precarious contracts, this feels like a beacon of hope, a chance to trade uncertainty for stability and respect. If history is any guide—from RJD's past focus on social justice to the rising tide of gender-sensitive voting—Tejashwi's strategy could redefine the electoral battlefield, turning whispers of discontent into a roar for change and positioning the opposition as the true guardians of Bihar's empowered future.