The central and state governments are continuously implementing numerous excellent schemes for women's empowerment. In this regard, the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is implementing the "Banking Correspondent Sakhi" (BC Sakhi) scheme to empower women with self-reliance and digital strength. This scheme provides employment opportunities to women in rural areas and allows them to earn a good income from home. Under this scheme, educated women in villages are being provided employment. Women with smartphones can earn income through this scheme. Let's learn all the important things related to this scheme:

Main Benefits and Financial Assistance of the Scheme
Stipend every month: In this scheme launched to provide digital banking services to the villages, selected eligible women are given a stipend of Rs 4,000 every month for the first 6 months.

Financial assistance for devices: Financial assistance of Rs 50,000 is provided by the government for purchasing banking hardware devices.

Commission-based regular income: After the completion of six months, women earn through commissions earned on banking transactions (such as depositing, withdrawing, providing loans, etc.).

What are the eligibility criteria for applying? (Eligibility Criteria)
If you also want to apply under this scheme, then you must fulfill the following rules set by the government:

Educational Qualification: Applicant must have passed at least 10th standard.  

Self-help group affiliation: The woman must be a member of a local self-help group (SHG)  

Technical knowledge: The applicant should have a basic understanding of operating a smartphone and digital devices.  

Local resident: The applicant must be a native of the Gram Panchayat for which she is applying.

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