Patna, Sept. 10 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred Rs 1,263.95 crore into the bank accounts of over 1.13 crore beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The pension amount of Rs 1,100 for the month of August was credited during a function organised in Patna.
Speaking on the occasion today, the Chief Minister said that from June onwards, the monthly pension for senior citizens, differently-abled persons, and widows under the scheme has been increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100. He added that the state government has always worked for the upliftment of all sections of society and continues to prioritise the welfare of the weaker sections.
Kumar emphasised that the aim is to ens...