Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Bihar CM Announces Pension Hike for Retired Journalists Before Elections
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, announced a big increase in pensions for retired journalists.
They will now get Rs 15,000 each month, up from Rs 6,000.
If a journalist has passed away, their family will now receive Rs 10,000 monthly.
This change is happening before the 2025 elections and aims to help journalists, recognizing their importance in society.
The government wants to support them both during their working years and after retirement.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar increased pensions for retired journalists.
Pension increased from Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000 per month.
Spouses/dependents of deceased journalists will receive Rs 10,000 monthly.
The announcement was made before the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
The decision supports the welfare of journalists, recognizing them as pillars of democracy.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- What
- Increased pensions for retired journalists in Bihar.
- When
- Announced ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To support journalists and their families.
- Pension (Before)
- Rs 6,000 per month
- Pension (After)
- Rs 15,000 per month
- Deceased Journalist Dependent Pension
- Rs 10,000 per month
- Announcement by
- Nitish Kumar, CM of Bihar
- Objective
- Journalist welfare