Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday declared to spike the pensions for senior citizens, widows and people with disabilities to Rs.1100. The move would increase the pension by Rs.700 from the previous amount of Rs.400.
Nitish made the announcement on X stating that, "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 Rs1,100, instead of Rs.400 every month. All the beneficiaries will get a pension at the increased rate from July."
바카라It will be ensured that this amount is transferred to the accounts of all beneficiaries by the 10th of each month. This will help 1 crore 9 lakh 69 thousand 255 beneficiaries a lot,바카라 he added.
바카라This decision of the government will help beneficiaries and will ensure they spend a dignified life, which is the top priority of the government," Social Welfare Department Secretary Bandana Preyashi told PTI.
The decision comes after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav promised to give Rs.2500 under Mai-Bahin Samman Yojna, increasing the amount of old age, disability and widow pension from Rs.400 to Rs.1500. He also claimed to provide a gas cylinder for Rs. 500, if voted to power along with giving 200 units of free electricity.
The Chief Minister said that "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.바카라
After the announcement, ruling Janata Dal (United) leader and MLC Neeraj Kumar posted a statement on X stating, 바카라Nitish Kumar ji has increased the pension for widows, the elderly, and the disabled to ₹1100 under the policy of development with justice 바카라 on time, with respect! Tejashwi Yadav ji, if you get a break from criticism, why not sell some of your billions in assets 바카라 Start the Lalu/Tejashwi pension scheme!바카라
