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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has credited Rs 1,100 as the first enhanced pension installment to over 11 million beneficiaries. The move, facilitated through Direct Benefit Transfer, aims to support senior citizens and women financially. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, highlighting how the increased amount will help cover medical and daily expenses. The state government’s initiative aligns with welfare schemes like PM Jan Dhan Yojana, ensuring broader financial inclusion.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Credits Rs 1,100 Pension to 11 Million Bihar Beneficiaries

  • Nitish Kumar disburses Rs 1,227 crore under six pension schemes
  • Beneficiaries praise Modi and Bihar govt for hike
  • Rs 1,100 monthly aid to assist medical and daily needs
  • DBT ensures direct and transparent fund transfer to accounts
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Bihar: Enhanced Rs 1,100 pension credited into bank accounts; beneficiaries express gratitude

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 1,100 monthly pension via DBT, benefiting 11 million senior citizens and women.

"This enhanced amount will empower beneficiaries financially – Ratnesh Sada, Bihar Minister"

Patna, June 11

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed the first instalment of the enhanced pension amount of Rs 1,100 per month into bank accounts of over 11 million beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

According to official estimates, more than Rs 1,227 crore was credited into the accounts of people, including senior citizens and women, under six different pension schemes.

A couple of beneficiaries in Jamui spoke to IANS, sharing their delight and happiness over the enhanced pension.

They expressed gratitude to the Bihar government for increasing the pension amount.

Beneficiary Pramila Devi said, “I am very happy with the decision,” and added that she is thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the Bihar government for increasing the pension amount.

Another beneficiary, Manju Devi, said, "I thank the Centre as well as the Bihar government for this decision to revise our pensions. This increase in the amount will benefit us a lot, and we will be able to meet our needs."

Jasola Devi said that many beneficiaries like her are elated over the increase in pension amount, and the government should keep taking such decisions in our interest.

“This money will make it easier for us to buy medicines,” she said while praising PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar.

Bihar minister Ratnesh Sada, overseeing the pension transfer via DBT, told IANS, "CM Nitish Kumar transferred Rs 1,100 to the accounts of all the beneficiaries through DBT. This enhanced amount will empower the beneficiaries financially and will also assist them in meeting their needs.

Meanwhile, a beneficiary in Vaishali expressed happiness over the benefits received from the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

The beneficiary said that she had opened her bank account under this scheme and also received Rs 1,500.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While I appreciate the pension increase, I hope the government also focuses on creating more employment opportunities. Pensions are helpful but sustainable livelihoods are what Bihar really needs in the long run.
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Aman W
My nani in Gaya received this pension today. She was so happy she called the whole family! Small things like this make such a big impact on our elders' lives. Thank you for implementing DBT properly - no middlemen taking cuts!
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Priya S
Good step but ₹1100 in 2024 is still very less considering inflation. The amount should be at least ₹3000 to make a real difference. Hope the government reviews this periodically.
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Vikram M
The combination of state and central schemes is working well in Bihar. Jan Dhan accounts + DBT pensions = financial inclusion for our rural population. This is real vikas! 🇮🇳
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Neha E
My mother is a beneficiary and she's so relieved she can now afford her diabetes medicines without depending on us children. Small steps like this restore faith in governance. More power to such schemes! ❤️

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