Bihar govt’s Current old age pension scheme is applicable to only the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category.
In this situation, the following new old age pension schemes has been introduced to cover all old-age persons.
Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna- MVPY
CM announced a universal old age pension scheme Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna- MVPY for all people above 60 years of age.
For this scheme, all will be eligible for 400 rupees monthly pension irrespective of caste, religion or community except those senior citizens who have retired from government service.
Bihar Patrakar Samman Yojana (BPSY)
CM also announced a pension of 6,000 rupees for journalists above 60 years of age.
Those who have been in regular service in the field of media and not getting any other pension will be eligible for Bihar Patrakar Samman Yojana (BPSY).
Both schemes will be implemented from the 1st April 2019.