JEEVIKA, Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar

From struggle to success! Mano Devi from Nawada turned her life around by joining JEEVIKA. With support from the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Program, she started a general store, ensuring a stable income for her family. Today, she's an inspiration to many, proving that determination and the right support can change lives. #WomenEmpowerment #JeevikaStories #BiharRising #StartupSuccess

The launch of “Beyond fish curries – A celebration of Bihar’s traditional fish recipes” marked a significant step toward preserving and promoting Bihar’s culinary heritage. The recipe book was launched by JEEViKA CEO Himanshu Sharma, Martien van Nieuwkoop, Director of Agriculture Development, BMGF, and representatives from the BMGF and MSC teams. This book highlights locally sourced fish-based recipes from Bihar’s communities with the support of women fisheries producer groups (WFPGs). It showcases nutritious dishes made with small fish, such as nutrient-rich fish powder. A blend of tradition and nutrition, the book aspires to make fish a part of everyday diets while empowering communities under the JSPVAT Fisheries program. Click here: https://lnkd.in/dMhincdw to download the 🐟 🐟 fish recipe book 🐟 🐟 and enjoy the flavors of fish from Bihar! #NutritionForAll #SmallFishBigImpact #FishRecipes Srivalli Krishnan Nidhi Nath Srinivas Enock Chikava Alkesh Wadhwani Steven Prager Arun Padiyar Mukesh Kumar Pradeep Mishra JEEVIKA, Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar WorldFish Graham A N Wright Manoj Sharma Rajnish Kumar Puneet Chopra Navin Bhushan Mitul Thapliyal PUNEET KHANDUJA Poulomi Ghosh Dipanshi S.  

In the face of alarming poverty rates, partnerships that focus on scalable, evidence-based programs are critical. Alongside The World Bank, we facilitated a recent visit between the Government of #Ethiopia and the Government of #Bihar, India, to learn more about the government-led Graduation program, #SJY. SJY has reached more than 185,000 households - nearly 1 million people - to date, with plans to reach millions more. The delegation from Ethiopia was able to meet with JEEVIKA, Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar to have rich discussions with implementing staff, program participants, and community members. The visit showcased the unique potential of collaborating across #governments, #civilsociety, and multilateral institutions to prioritize those furthest behind: https://bit.ly/4eqmjs1

Empowering Rural Women through Agricultural Entrepreneurship! Jeevika's initiatives enable women like Arti Devi to establish thriving agricultural service centers. Following 21-day training at KVK, Sabour, Arti received financial assistance and licenses for seed and fertilizer sales. Her endeavor boosts farmers' income, promotes modern farming techniques, and inspires youth to revisit agriculture. #JeevikaEmpowerment #WomenInAgriculture #RuralDevelopment

🎉 We're excited to announce the successful conclusion of our FRAME project (Fostering Resilience in Agriculture through MRV Experimentation) in Bihar, India! Together with JEEVIKA, Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar, Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition , Environmental Defense Fund, and FAIR Forward, we reached over 300k farmers to enhance #climate resilience through sustainable practices and worked with over 24,000 farmers on data-driven decision-making. Key highlights: 🔑 92% early rice transplantation in 2023 🔑 Optimized nitrogen use for wheat and rice farmers 🔑 #AI-driven yield predictions via the Zindi Africa challenge The project also developed a scalable data collection model for JEEViKA’s frontline workers, integrating digital tools and geofencing, and empowered farmers with personalized climate-smart advice through Farmer Scorecards. We learned that while machine learning models show great promise, further validation with larger datasets is key for wider application. Co-funded by FAIR Forward (a project of Indo-German Development Cooperation, this project has set the stage for our upcoming Zero Hunger Zero Carbon Project, which will expand into livestock management and regenerative energy practices. Check out the full report and learnings: https://bit.ly/3UoIyY7 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Through the Jeevika programme, women in rural Bihar are charting a new path to dignity. Run by the JEEVIKA, Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar with World Bank support, Jeevika is empowering women like Soni, Deepu, and Rajni to achieve financial independence and stability. From overcoming poverty to escaping domestic abuse, these women have transformed their lives. Read their incredible journeys on VillageSquare.in! https://lnkd.in/d-7HCbNf ✍ Unnati Sharma #WomenEmpowerment #RuralIndia #Bihar #Livelihood #Jeevika #SelfHelpGroups #Inspiration #VillageSquare #VillageSquareIndia

JEEViKA, in collaboration with the State Bank of India, organized a comprehensive review meeting in Muzaffarpur. This important gathering included Block Project Managers and select Regional and Community Coordinators from Sheohar and Muzaffarpur districts. The meeting focused on a thorough evaluation of credit linkages and savings accounts facilitated by SBI across all blocks, with directives issued to ensure effective coordination of JEEVIKA with the State Bank of India for seamless execution.

JEEVIKA hosts IAS officers at Nahub Panchayat, Rajgir, Nalanda. The visit was a valuable opportunity to showcase the exemplary work of our Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The officers engaged in meaningful interactions, gaining insights into the significant progress made in community-driven development and economic empowerment. This visit underscores Jeevika's ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the socio-economic conditions of grassroots communities. We are proud to demonstrate the resilience and dedication of our SHGs as they continue to uplift and transform lives.

We were privileged to welcome a distinguished group of 11 newly appointed IAS Officers. As part of an enlightening five-day orientation and exposure tour, the officers will visit various Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and thematic interventions. This offers us a momentous opportunity to showcase the extraordinary and consistent efforts that have been made towards the economic and social upliftment of underprivileged families over the past 17 years.

Today, Honorable Minister of Rural Development, Government of Bihar, Shri Shravan Kumar, ceremoniously handed over symbolic keys to goat sheds constructed under the MNREGA scheme to families engaged in goat farming in Sultanpur Block, as part of the Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana . The event was graced by the presence of Honorable MLA Shri Lalit Narayan Mandal, Deputy Development Commissioner of Bhagalpur, Shri Kumar Anurag, and Director of DRDA. Among the recipients of the symbolic keys under the MNREGA scheme were JEEVIKA Didis, Kalyani Devi, Laxmi Devi, Shakuntala Devi, and Lachho Devi. The initiative has benefitted a total of 244 families in Sultanpur Block, with 124 families actively involved in goat farming. #RuralDevelopment #BiharGovernment #MNREGA #SustainableLivelihoods #GoatFarming #EmpoweringWomen #JeevikaDidis #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #LivelihoodInitiatives