Many pension schemes are being run by the state and central government. But do you know about the 'Patrakaar Samman Pension Yojana' being run for journalists? Yes, this great scheme is being run by the Bihar state government, through which the elderly can be secured by getting the pension of a journalist.

Journalists will get a strong pension.

Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced to give a pension of Rs 15 thousand instead of Rs 6 thousand per month to all eligible journalists under the 'Patrakaar Samman Pension Yojana'. He has given this information on his social media handle.

What did the CM say?

Let us tell you that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar himself has said about this gift that I am happy to tell that through the Bihar 'Patrakaar Samman Pension Yojana', now all eligible journalists will be given a pension of Rs 15 thousand instead of Rs 6 thousand every month.

The Chief Minister has written on X that I am happy to inform that under the Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Scheme, the department has now been directed to provide a pension amount of Rs 15 thousand instead of Rs 6 thousand every month to all eligible journalists. Also, in case of the death of journalists receiving pension under the Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Scheme, their dependent husband/wife has been instructed to be given a pension amount of Rs 10 thousand instead of Rs 3 thousand per month for life. Journalists have an important role in democracy. They are the fourth pillar of democracy and have an important role in social development. We have been taking care of the facilities of journalists from the beginning so that they can do their journalism impartially and can live their life in a respectable manner after retirement.

What is 'Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme'?

Let us tell you that the 'Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme' of the Bihar Government has been started to provide financial assistance to senior journalists. This special scheme is best for journalists above 60 years of age who are native residents of Bihar and have worked in newspapers or recognized media institutions. This pension is available for the lifetime of the journalist, and after his death, dependents can also get the benefit.

The objective of this special scheme is to provide financial security and a respectable life to journalists in their old age. The application is done through the Information and Public Relations Department of Bihar, in which Aadhar card, residence and experience documents have to be submitted.

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