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The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
In poll-bound Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar transfers ₹1,227.27 crore to over 1.11 crore beneficiaries under pension schemes
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday (July 11, 2025) transferred the fund of ₹1.227.27 crore to the accounts of more than 1.11 crore pensioners under the Social Security Pension Scheme through DBT in a programme organized at 'Sankalp' located at 1 Anne Marg. Beneficiaries include old age people, widow and differently abled persons who received hiked amount. The State cabinet recently (June 24, 2025) decided to hike the pension amount from ₹400 per month to ₹1,100. Bihar Social welfare department runs six different pension schemes for old age people, widowed women and differently abled persons. The names of six pension schemes are- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, Lakshmibai Social Security Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme and Bihar State Disability Pension Scheme. The highest number of beneficiaries in all the six pension schemes were from Madhubani district, followed by Patna, East Champaran, Samastipur, Gaya, Darbhanga Saran and Sheikhpura having lowest number of beneficiaries. A short film based on the Social Security Pension Scheme was also screened by the department in front of the Chief Minister. Secretary of Social Welfare Department, Bandana Preyashi that 54.5 percent of the total beneficiaries of the Social Security Pension Scheme are women beneficiaries. This reflects inclusive development and social justice. The pensioners expressed happiness over the increase. Rita Devi, a beneficiary of Belaganj Panchayat of Purnia district, who joined the programme through video conferencing, said that her husband died in the year 2012 and she has two children and mother-in-law. She has been taking benefit of widow pension since December 2013 and due to rising inflation, her family somehow managed to survive. Ms. Devi thanked the Chief Minister on behalf of the beneficiaries said that now the increased pension amount will be very helpful in managing her child's education and household expenses. Another beneficiary Ms. Mona Devi, a resident of Bodh Gaya block of Gayaji district, said that her husband had died a long time ago and she used to get Rs 400 per month as widow pension, which has now been increased to Rs 1100 per month by the Bihar government. 'I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Nitish Kumar ji and also bless him. With the increase in pension, now I will be able to take medicines as well as eat properly,'Ms. Mona said. Ms. Pushpa Kumari, a resident of Nalanda district too thanked Mr. Kumar calling the increased pension a boon for social security. She asserted that Mr. Kumar has given a lot of convenience to the poor and helpless people by increasing the pension scheme. While addressing the beneficiaries Mr. Kumar said that after coming to power in November 2005, he has been working continuously for the development of the state. 'From the very beginning, we have started many schemes for the upliftment of all sections. We are continuously working for the welfare of the weaker sections of the society. So today the increased pension amount has been sent directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. I am very happy,'Mr. Kumar said. Without naming anyone, Mr. Kumar said that those who got the opportunity to work before 2005 did not do any work for the development of Bihar and the upliftment of women, they only keep making absurd statements.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nitish Kumar disburses first instalment of hiked pension amount to over 1 crore beneficiaries
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed the first instalment of the hiked pension amount of Rs 1,100 per month to the bank accounts of 1.11 crore beneficiaries, including senior citizens, widows and people with disabilities. Over Rs 1,227 crore was credited under six different pension schemes during a function here, officials said. The Bihar government had on June 24 increased the pension amount from Rs 400 per month to Rs 1,100. "The elderly are an important part of society and ensuring a dignified life for them is top priority of our government. It will continue to make efforts in this direction. We will ensure that this amount is disbursed on the 10th of every month," Kumar said on the occasion. The Bihar government is also committed to the overall development of women in the state, he said. Live Events "Our government has been consistently working towards the empowerment and welfare of women. We have set an example in terms of women's empowerment by prioritising their education, security and employment. Before 2005, the earlier dispensation did nothing for women. It was only after we assumed office that the real change started," the CM asserted. Noting that he had "made mistakes" in the past by joining hands with the opposition in Bihar, Kumar added: "I strayed 'idhar udhar' (here and there) twice. But now, I am with the NDA and will remain with the alliance forever, and work for the development of the state." The state's Social Welfare Department operates six pension programmes, including the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana and the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme . Madhubani district has the highest number of 5,53,848 beneficiaries for these schemes, followed by 5,26,339 beneficiaries in Patna, the officials said. With 71,971 beneficiaries, Sheikhpura has the lowest count of them, where a total of Rs 7.95 crore was disbursed, they added.
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Bihar govt increases old age, widow pension by Rs 700 per month
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said his government has decided to increase the pensions of senior citizens, widows and people with disability by Rs 700 per month. The beneficiaries will get enhanced pensions of Rs 1,100 from July, he said. 'I am happy to inform you that under the Social Security Pension Scheme, all the elderly, disabled and widowed women will now get a pension of Rs 1,100, instead of Rs 400 every month. All the beneficiaries will get a pension at the increased rate from July,' Kumar said on X. The pension amount will be sent to the accounts of all beneficiaries on the 10th day of every month, he said. 'This decision of the government will help beneficiaries and will ensure they lead a dignified and socially secure life, which is the top priority of the government. Social security is recognised as a vital component of the development process,' Social Welfare Department Secretary Bandana Preyashi told PTI. The total number of beneficiaries for the pension scheme in the state is over 1.09 crore, the CM said. 'The elderly people are an important part of society, and their dignified living is our top priority. The state government will continue to make efforts in this direction,' the chief minister said. The decision assumes significance as the state will go to the assembly polls in a few months. The increase in pension will result in an additional burden of around Rs 3594.42 crore annually on the state exchequer, an official said on the condition of anonymity. Earlier, the government was spending Rs 5,405.58 crore, and now it will have to spend around Rs 9,000 crore annually. This decision of the government will now be sent for cabinet approval, the official said. The social security programmes, under which pensions have been increased, are the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, Laxmibai Social Security Pension Scheme, Bihar Disability Pension Scheme and Mukhyamantri Vriddhjan Pension Scheme. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the interest rate on loans for 'Jeevika Didi' has been reduced by 3 per cent. This decision will provide relief to women, the elderly and disabled people, he said. 'The NDA government cares about every section of society. Congratulations to all,' he added.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bihar govt increases old age, widow pension by Rs 700 per month
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said his government has decided to increase the pensions of senior citizens, widows and people with disability by Rs 700 per month. The beneficiaries will get enhanced pensions of Rs 1,100 from July, he said. "I am happy to inform you that under the Social Security Pension Scheme, all the elderly, disabled and widowed women will now get a pension of Rs 1,100, instead of Rs 400 every month. All the beneficiaries will get a pension at the increased rate from July," Kumar said on X. The pension amount will be sent to the accounts of all beneficiaries on the 10th day of every month, he said. "This decision of the government will help beneficiaries and will ensure they lead a dignified and socially secure life, which is the top priority of the government. Social security is recognised as a vital component of the development process," Social Welfare Department Secretary Bandana Preyashi told PTI. Live Events The total number of beneficiaries for the pension scheme in the state is over 1.09 crore, the CM said. "The elderly people are an important part of society, and their dignified living is our top priority. The state government will continue to make efforts in this direction," the chief minister said. The decision assumes significance as the state will go to the assembly polls in a few months. The increase in pension will result in an additional burden of around Rs 3594.42 crore annually on the state exchequer, an official said on the condition of anonymity. Earlier, the government was spending Rs 5,405.58 crore, and now it will have to spend around Rs 9,000 crore annually. This decision of the government will now be sent for cabinet approval, the official said. The social security programmes, under which pensions have been increased, are the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, Laxmibai Social Security Pension Scheme, Bihar Disability Pension Scheme and Mukhyamantri Vriddhjan Pension Scheme. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the interest rate on loans for 'Jeevika Didi' has been reduced by 3 per cent. This decision will provide relief to women, the elderly and disabled people, he said. "The NDA government cares about every section of society. Congratulations to all," he added. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM transfers Rs271cr to 62L welfare scheme beneficiaries
1 2 3 4 Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Friday transferred Rs 271 crore via direct benefit transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of over 62 lakh beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes and the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana. At the event, social welfare department secretary Bandana Preyashi welcomed the CMwith a green plant. Officials informed Kumar that the number of beneficiaries under the social security pension schemes has risen to 1,09,69,255 in the financial year 2024-25, a sharp increase from 12,25,106 in 2005-06. Of the total amount disbursed on Friday, Rs 254 crore was transferred to 61,29,548 beneficiaries under five major social security schemes, while Rs 16 crore was disbursed to 85,556 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana. The CM shared a detailed breakdown, saying that Rs 38 crore was transferred to 9,64,220 people under the Bihar Disability Pension Scheme and Rs 34 crore to 8,63,376 beneficiaries of the Laxmibai Social Security Pension Scheme. Under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, the Centre contributed Rs 89 crore for 35,59,667 beneficiaries while the state govt added Rs 61 crore. Regarding the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, Kumar said the Centre transferred Rs 3.31 crore to 1,10,583 beneficiaries and the state contributed Rs 1.10 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, Rs 18 crore was disbursed by the Centre to 6.32 lakh widows while the state added Rs 6.33 crore. "The social welfare department is effectively delivering benefits of these schemes to the people. The department must also raise awareness to ensure all eligible individuals can benefit," the CM said. Directors Ranjita (social security directorate) and Amit Kumar Pandey (ICDS) made a presentation detailing the department's achievements. They said while over Rs 98 crore was spent on pension schemes in 2005-06, the budget has increased dramatically to Rs 5,241 crore in 2024-25. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, social welfare minister Madan Sahni, principal secretary to the CM Deepak Kumar, chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena and others were present at the event. District magistrates from across the state joined the programme via videoconferencing. Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Friday transferred Rs 271 crore via direct benefit transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of over 62 lakh beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes and the Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana. At the event, social welfare department secretary Bandana Preyashi welcomed the CMwith a green plant. Officials informed Kumar that the number of beneficiaries under the social security pension schemes has risen to 1,09,69,255 in the financial year 2024-25, a sharp increase from 12,25,106 in 2005-06. Of the total amount disbursed on Friday, Rs 254 crore was transferred to 61,29,548 beneficiaries under five major social security schemes, while Rs 16 crore was disbursed to 85,556 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana. The CM shared a detailed breakdown, saying that Rs 38 crore was transferred to 9,64,220 people under the Bihar Disability Pension Scheme and Rs 34 crore to 8,63,376 beneficiaries of the Laxmibai Social Security Pension Scheme. Under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, the Centre contributed Rs 89 crore for 35,59,667 beneficiaries while the state govt added Rs 61 crore. Regarding the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, Kumar said the Centre transferred Rs 3.31 crore to 1,10,583 beneficiaries and the state contributed Rs 1.10 crore. Under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme, Rs 18 crore was disbursed by the Centre to 6.32 lakh widows while the state added Rs 6.33 crore. "The social welfare department is effectively delivering benefits of these schemes to the people. The department must also raise awareness to ensure all eligible individuals can benefit," the CM said. Directors Ranjita (social security directorate) and Amit Kumar Pandey (ICDS) made a presentation detailing the department's achievements. They said while over Rs 98 crore was spent on pension schemes in 2005-06, the budget has increased dramatically to Rs 5,241 crore in 2024-25. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, social welfare minister Madan Sahni, principal secretary to the CM Deepak Kumar, chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena and others were present at the event. District magistrates from across the state joined the programme via videoconferencing. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
