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Bihar steps up women-focused measures, CM announces jobs, fellowships and financial aid

Patna, Aug 26 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening women’s safety, education, employment and economic empowerment, including job opportunities for one crore women, fellowships for girls pursuing PhD and financial assistance for startups and inter-caste marriages.
In a message posted on X, the Chief Minister said that, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the government would flag off 4,700 scooters and motorcycles for the ‘Police Didi (Abhaya Brigade)’ initiative on Wednesday. The vehicles would help ensure the safety and protection of girls studying in schools and colleges.
Choudhary said the government would also launch the Chief Minister’s Girls’ PhD Fellowship, under which around 1,000 female students would receive financial assistance of Rs 10,000 per month for four years.
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