Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced a landmark increase in the Social Security Pension Scheme, raising the monthly pension amount from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister wrote, "I am happy to inform you that under the Social Security Pension Scheme, widowed women, elderly and disabled people will now get a pension of ₹1,100 instead of ₹400 every month. All beneficiaries will get a pension at the increased rate from the month of July. It will be ensured that this amount is sent to the account of all beneficiaries on the 10th of the month. This will help 1 crore 9 lakh 69 thousand 255 beneficiaries."
