Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Transfers ₹1,157.72 Crore Pension Benefits To Over 1 Crore Beneficiaries
Patna, Aug 10: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday transferred a total of Rs 1,157.72 crore into the bank accounts of more than one crore beneficiaries of social security schemes across the state. Choudhary disbursed Rs 1,100 each to the bank accounts of 1.01 crore social security pensioners through direct benefit transfer (DBT) during a function here on the occasion of 'Bihar Pension…
Patna, August 10: In a significant move, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary transferred Rs 1,157.72 crore into the accounts of over one crore beneficiaries of social security schemes in the state, as reported by officials on Monday. Choudhary distributed Rs 1,100 to each of the 1.01 crore pensioners during a ceremony in honor of Bihar Pension Day, held in Patna.
The recipients were primarily senior citizens, widows, and individuals with disabilities. Speaking at the event, the chief minister announced that pension amounts would now be deposited into the accounts of all eligible beneficiaries monthly, on the 10th of each month, through direct benefit transfer (DBT). This was described as a transparent and technology-driven welfare initiative.
Choudhary directed district magistrates to ensure the timely and accurate payment of pension to every eligible beneficiary, emphasizing the importance of eliminating any oversight. The CM highlighted that this enhanced pension had positively impacted the lives of beneficiaries and reiterated his government's dedication to the social security of the poor, elderly, disabled, and other marginalized communities.
Additionally, he noted that the state government was providing free electricity worth 125 units to 1.7 crore families, at a cost of Rs 23,000 crore annually in subsidies.
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