PATNA, Oct. 7 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday transferred Rs.2,500 crore to the bank accounts of 2.5 million women beneficiaries under the CM's Women Employment Scheme at the rate of Rs.10,000 per beneficiary, from 'Sankalp', his official residence at 1, Anne Marg here, according to a press release issued by the chief minister's office. The scheme, launched by PM Modi on September 26 in the presence of the CM, had earlier seen Rs.7,500 crore disbursed to 7.5 million women through direct benefit transfer (DBT). With Monday's transfer, total Rs.10,000 crore has now been credited to 10 million women beneficiaries across Bihar. Congratulating the beneficiaries who joined the event virtually, Kumar said, "This scheme ensures that one woman from every family in the state benefits. Women who successfully start employment will also receive additional support of up to Rs.2 lakh." Nitish said the NDA government in Bihar had prioritised women's empowerment since 2005....