Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Makes Biggest Pension Announcement, Over 2X Hike For Retired Journalists Before 2025 Elections

Key Highlights:

- Pension raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000/month for retired journalists in Bihar.

- Spouse/dependents of deceased journalists to receive Rs 10,000/month instead of Rs 3,000.

- Announcement made ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, as part of journalist welfare push.

Patna: In a major move ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a significant increase in pensions for retired journalists. Under the ‘Bihar Patrakar Samman’ scheme, the pension amount has been increased by Rs 9,000 per month.

Earlier, eligible retired journalists registered with the Bihar government used to receive Rs 6,000 per month. Now, they will receive Rs 15,000 every month as pension.

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Big Relief for Families of Deceased Journalists

Nitish Kumar also made an important decision for families of journalists who have passed away. If a retired journalist dies, their spouse or dependent will now get Rs 10,000 per month as pension instead of the earlier Rs 3,000.

With this action, families who relied on the journalist's income will be supported and given the opportunity to live a respectable life even after their loved one has passed away.

CM Nitish Kumar Raises Pension For Retired Journalists In Bihar From ₹6,000 To ₹15,000 Per Month

Journalists Are the Fourth Pillar of Democracy: Nitish Kumar

While announcing this decision, CM Nitish Kumar shared a message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), saying:

“I’m happy to inform that under the Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana, all eligible retired journalists will now receive Rs 15,000 per month. In case of a journalist’s death, the dependent or spouse will now get Rs 10,000 per month.”

मुझे यह बताते हुए खुशी हो रही है कि बिहार पत्रकार सम्मान पेंशन योजना के तहत अब सभी पात्र पत्रकारों को हर महीने 6 हजार रू॰ की जगह 15 हजार रू॰ पेंशन की राशि प्रदान करने का विभाग को निर्देश दिया है। साथ ही बिहार पत्रकार सम्मान पेंशन योजना के अंतर्गत पेंशन प्राप्त कर रहे पत्रकारों की…

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 26, 2025

He added that journalists are the fourth pillar of democracy and play a crucial role in society’s progress. That’s why the state government has always tried to take care of their needs—both during service and after retirement.