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Rural Development Department - Government of Bihar
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Jeevika

Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society

Jeevika supports rural poor households through stronger livelihoods, community institutions, financial access, and social and economic empowerment.

Programme Foundation

Empowerment through JEEViKA

The Government of Bihar, through BRLPS under the Rural Development Department, implements JEEViKA to promote social and economic empowerment of the rural poor.

State Rural Livelihoods Mission

Implementing NRLM in Bihar

After SGSY was restructured into the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), the Government of Bihar designated BRLPS as the State Rural Livelihoods Mission to implement NRLM in the state, building on JEEViKA's experience.

Strategic Implementation

A participatory long-term plan

The State Perspective and Implementation Plan (SPIP) was prepared through extensive stakeholder consultations and approved by the State Cabinet to guide long-term implementation of NRLM in Bihar.

Livelihoods in Action

Stronger skills, enterprises, and sustainable livelihoods.

The SPIP aims to reduce poverty by enabling poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment through strong grassroots institutions of the poor.

Jeevika women displaying garments produced through tailoring work
Women participating in a Jeevika community gathering
NRLM Pillars

Institutions of the poor at the centre of development.

  • Social mobilization of poor households.
  • Financial inclusion and access to services.
  • Vulnerability reduction combined with livelihoods enhancement.
  • A sensitive and dedicated support structure.
Community Gallery

Collective action and livelihood progress through Jeevika.

Jeevika complaint Support

Raise concerns related to livelihood support or community institution services.

Citizens can use the RDD complaint portal to register and track concerns related to Jeevika services and implementation support.