THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Patna, July 26: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a substantial increase in pension benefits for journalists and their spouses under the Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme.
Under the revised provisions, eligible journalists will now receive a monthly pension of ₹15,000, up from the existing ₹6,000.
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In addition, the dependent spouse of a deceased journalist drawing benefits under the scheme will be entitled to a lifelong pension of ₹10,000, instead of the earlier ₹3,000, the Chief Minister confirmed on X.
“I am pleased to inform that under the ‘Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme’, instructions have been given to the department to provide a monthly pension of Rs 15,000 instead of Rs 6,000 to all eligible journalists. Additionally, in the event of the death of journalists receiving a pension under the ‘Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme’, instructions have been given to provide their dependent spouse with a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 3,000 for their lifetime,” CM Nitish Kumar posted.
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Highlighting the rationale behind the decision, Kumar described journalists as the “fourth pillar of democracy” and acknowledged their crucial role in advancing social development.
