Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a significant hike in the Social Security Pension Scheme, raising the monthly pension for senior citizens, widows, and disabled individuals from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100, effective July 2025. The move, benefiting over 1.96 crore people, is seen as a strategic step ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly … Read more
“In a significant move, the Bihar government has introduced the revamped Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana, offering Rs 6,000 monthly to retired journalists. Effective from July 2025, the scheme aims to support over 50 journalists initially, requiring 20 years of experience and age above 60. The initiative strengthens financial security for media veterans ahead of assembly … Read more
Bihar’s government has launched a groundbreaking initiative offering free health checkups for senior citizens starting June 13, 2025, aiming to enhance elderly healthcare access. The program, part of Bihar’s health revolution, includes comprehensive screenings at state-run facilities, targeting early detection of age-related ailments. This move is set to benefit millions, addressing a critical gap in … Read more
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a comprehensive plan on June 5, 2025, to address unemployment, targeting youth with cash incentives, internships, and self-employment schemes. The initiative includes ₹4,000–₹6,000 monthly stipends for educated youth and up to ₹10 lakh for startups. Aimed at curbing migration and boosting local economies, the plan has sparked debates amid … Read more
Bihar’s government launched the Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojana on June 3, 2025, offering monthly stipends of ₹4,000-₹6,000 to one lakh youths for internships from 2025-31. Aimed at enhancing skills and employability, the scheme targets 12th pass, ITI/diploma holders, and graduates, with ₹685.76 crore allocated. The initiative is part of the ‘7 Nischay-2’ program to empower … Read more
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched ambitious schemes to boost youth employment ahead of the 2025 elections, including the CM-PRATIGYA scheme offering internships and stipends up to ₹6,000. Over 1.4 lakh jobs have been created, with plans for 5 lakh more, aiming to transform Bihar’s economic landscape and empower its youth. Nitish Kumar’s Ambitious … Read more