The Bihar Cabinet approved a scheme on August 29, 2025 and by October 3, about one crore women had received ₹10,000 each in their bank accounts. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the poll schedule on October 6 and transfers continued even after that date. In August 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government was reported to be considering a ₹50,000 transfer to women, with part of it paid before the 2027 Assembly elections and the rest after. The scheme has not been finalised.
