Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Bihar CM Increases Pensions for Elderly and Widows
The Bihar government is increasing the monthly pension for elderly, disabled, and widowed people.
Starting in July, they will receive Rs 1,100 instead of Rs 400 per month, which is an increase of Rs.
700.
This will be deposited into their bank accounts every month on the 10th.
This decision is likely influenced by the upcoming elections and is aimed at providing social security.
Over 1.09 crore beneficiaries are expected to benefit from this scheme.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced an increase in social security pensions.
The monthly pension for the elderly, disabled, and widowed women will increase to Rs 1,100.
The increase of Rs 700 is effective from July.
Over 1.09 crore people will benefit from the increased pension.
The payments will be credited to beneficiaries' accounts by the 10th of each month.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar and beneficiaries: elderly, disabled, and widowed women.
- What
- Increased social security pension.
- When
- Announced recently, effective July.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To ensure a dignified and socially secure life for beneficiaries, with potential influence from the upcoming elections.
Government's Announcement
Potential Opposition's Criticisms
Pension Amount
Government's Announcement
The government is increasing pensions.
Potential Opposition's Criticisms
The opposition may criticize the government for the amount of increase.
Reason for the Increase
Government's Announcement
To ensure dignified living for beneficiaries.
Potential Opposition's Criticisms
The opposition may criticize the decision as a policy replication under political pressure.
- Pension Increase
- Rs 400 to Rs 1,100
- Beneficiaries
- Elderly, disabled, widowed women
- Effective Date
- July
- Payment Schedule
- 10th of every month
- Beneficiaries Count
- Over 1.09 crore
- Government
- Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United)
Sources
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