Bihar
Bihar Patrakar Samman Scheme
- 28 Jul 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a hike in pensions for retired journalists under the Bihar Patrakar Samman Scheme (BPSS).
Key Points
- About: Under BPSS, the monthly pension has been increased from Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000.
- In the case of the pensioner's death, dependents/spouse will now receive Rs 10,000 per month, up from the earlier Rs 3,000.
- The scheme recognised the vital role of journalists as the fourth pillar of democracy and reiterated the state’s commitment to their dignity post-retirement.
- Eligibility of Journalists Under BPSS: The revised pension applies to all eligible retired journalists registered with the Bihar government who meet the following eligibility criteria under the scheme:
- The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.
- Retired journalists with 20 years of experience in journalism are eligible.
- The applicant must be 60 years of age to avail the benefits of the scheme.
- The journalist must be recognized by the Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD), and the certificate must be verified by the State Government.
