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{{Infobox organization
| name = Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh
| alt = Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh
| logo = 
| logo_size = 150px
| founded = 
| type = Non Governmental Organization
| headquarters = Patna
| location = [[Patna, India]]
| key_people = Usha Jha(President); 
Ranjan Mistry (Advisory Board Member)
}}  
'''Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh''' (BMUS) is a [[non-governmental organization]] headquartered in Bihar, India.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mar 22|first=Faryal Rumi / TNN / Updated:|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=07:05|title=Bihar: Five-day ‘Holi Mela’ records business worth Rs 45 lakh {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/5-day-holi-mela-records-business-worth-rs-45-lakh/articleshow/81620574.cms|access-date=2021-10-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It undertakes women empowerment, women-led business empowerment and community development in parts of 38 districts across Bihar. It was founded in 1995 by a group of women.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Feb 12|first=Madhuri Kumar / TNN /|last2=2013|last3=Ist|first3=05:49|title=Bihar Mahila Udyog Mela to begin on Feb 21 {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-mahila-udyog-mela-to-begin-on-feb-21/articleshow/18457476.cms|access-date=2021-10-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=महिला उद्योग मेले में सवा करोड़ का कारोबार, हस्तशिल्प को मिला बाजार|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-one-carore-plus-business-in-mahila-udyog-mela-19592475.html|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref> 

== History ==
BMUS was founded in 1995 by a group of women. It was led by Pushpa Chopra. Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh is registered organization is the only apex body of Women Entrepreneurs<ref>{{Cite web|title=बिहार महिला उद्योग संघ द्वारा वार्षिक होली मेले का आयोजन|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/patna/bihar-womens-industry-association-organises-annual-holi-fair/bh20210322081722207|access-date=2021-10-02|website=ETV Bharat News}}</ref> for whole of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-25|title=It’s Not Just A Fair, It Reflects The Emerging Power Of Women In Bihar|url=https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2020/02/its-not-just-a-fairits-resemble-the-emeging-power-of-women-in-bihar/|access-date=2021-10-01|website=Youth Ki Awaaz|language=en}}</ref> It works as a launching platform, which helps the entrepreneurs to market their products.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sep 24|first=TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=04:00|title=Five-day Dussehra Mela: People spoiled for choice {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/five-day-dussehra-mela-people-spoiled-for-choice/articleshow/86461698.cms|access-date=2021-10-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> BMUS mission is to create a strong presence for Women Entrepreneurs in Bihar by sharing knowledge base and creating marketplace<ref>{{Cite web|title=Selfie-starter|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/selfie-starter/cid/1380521|access-date=2021-10-02|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> for products and services offered by members.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aug 21|first=TNN /|last2=2007|last3=Ist|first3=05:05|title=Mahila Udyog Sangh launches website {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/mahila-udyog-sangh-launches-website/articleshow/2296690.cms|access-date=2021-10-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=उद्योग विभाग की भरेगी झोली, बिल्डिंग बाइलाज बदलेगा|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-coffers-of-industry-department-will-fill-22068185.html|access-date=2021-10-01|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dainik Bhaskar|title=Dainik Bhaskar|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/gaya/news/bihar-mahila-udyog-sangh-to-launch-e-market-place-to-facilitate-sale-of-products-to-rural-women-127340953.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Initiatives ==
Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh organize 5 days mela twice in a year,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bihar mahila udyog sangh Latest News in Hindi, Photos, Videos on Bihar mahila udyog sangh InextLive Jagran|url=https://www.inextlive.com/search/bihar-mahila-udyog-sangh|access-date=2021-10-02|website=inextlive|language=hi}}</ref> and provides platform to women entrepreneurs<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-03|title=Fashion designers to sweepers, women candidates turn heads in Bihar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/women-candidates-turn-heads-in-poll-bound-bihar/story-nXCgLY1AYPxBC7qDQWkENN.html|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> in Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding|url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/bihar-mahila-udyog-sangh|access-date=2021-10-01|website=Crunchbase|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-25|title=Rohtas महिला उद्योग संघ ने दुर्लभ बीमारी से ग्रसित अयांश की मदद के लिए किया आयोजन, मेले में लगाया अयांश हेल्प स्टॉल|url=https://samacharnama.com/states/bihar-news/rohtas-mahila-udyog-sangh-organized-to-help-ayansh/cid5329593.htm|access-date=2021-10-01|website=samacharnama.com}}</ref>

== Notable people ==
* Pushpa Chopra
* Usha Jha, President
* Ranjan Mistry, Advisory Board Member

== References ==
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[[Category:Organizations based in Asia]]
[[Category:1995 establishments]]