#Battle For Bihar : CM Nitish Kumar Woos Senior Citizens, Widows, People With Disability Ahead Of Polls ; Increases Pensions By Rs 700 Per Month

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar 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.