AI SummaryBihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana offers a monthly pension of ₹15,000 to retired journalists under the Bihar government. The state government has increased the pension amount from ₹6,000 per month to ₹15,000 per month under this scheme.
If a journalist who is receiving a pension under the Bihar Journalist Honor Pension Scheme passes away, their dependent spouse will now receive a lifetime monthly pension of ₹10,000, increased from the earlier amount of ₹3,000. This article explains the complete details of the Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana.
What is Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana
Information & Public Relations Department (IPRD) on directions from former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar renamed the scheme earlier from Patrakar Pension Yojana to Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana. IPRD has even made necessary amendments in the existing pension rules to benefit the eligible retired journalists.
Announcement made by former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on 26th July 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana |
| Launched By | Bihar government |
| Department | Information & Public Relations Department (IPRD) |
| Beneficiaries | Retired journalists of Bihar |
| Pension Amount | ₹15,000 per month |
| Family Pension | ₹10,000 per month to spouse |
| Application Mode | Offline through IPRD |
| Official Website | state.bihar.gov.in |
Benefits of Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana
As per the existing rules of the scheme, the beneficiary gets the pension benefits. An amount of ₹15,000 per month is given to the beneficiary (retired journalist) in the form of pension.
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Patrakar Samman Yojana
Only retired journalists who meet the conditions given below can apply for the Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana.
- A retired journalist having 20 years of minimum experience in journalism is eligible for Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana.
- Any retired journalist who has crossed the age of 60 years is eligible for the journalist pension scheme.
- The applicant must be a resident of Bihar and must be recognized by the Information & Public Relations Department (IPRD).
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Beneficiaries of Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana
The state govt. of Bihar has selected hundreds of retired journalists for providing financial support in the current year. However, the pension amount was transferred in bank accounts of only those journalists whose application was approved. The application of remaining journalists will be approved after the proper review and scrutiny of details and documents. Hence the pension amount in their bank accounts will be transferred on completion of the month.
Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana Application Form PDF
The government also requested the journalist's delegation to come with some effective suggestions for the Patrakar Samman Pension Scheme. Former CM asked journalists for what method should be used to certify the qualifying criteria of minimum 20 years of working experience in the field of journalism.
Earlier, some journalists requested the government to increase the amount of pension but the government declined the request. Bihar Patrakar Samman Yojana was formed in the governance period of former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi in February 2015.
FAQ's
How much pension is given under Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana?
Eligible retired journalists get a monthly pension of ₹15,000 under this scheme.
Who is eligible for Bihar Patrakar Samman Pension Yojana?
A retired journalist who is a resident of Bihar, has at least 20 years of experience in journalism, and has crossed the age of 60 years can apply for this scheme.
What is the family pension under this scheme?
If the pensioner passes away, the dependent spouse gets a lifetime monthly pension of ₹10,000.
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