Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana was commenced by the Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on 1st April 2019 to lend financial support to the elderly ones in the state. Through this scheme, financial assistance will be granted in the form of a pension by the Bihar Government to those who have crossed the age of 60 in Bihar.
Under this Yojana, a pension amount of Rs. The government will grant Rs. 400 every month to elderly people between 60 and 79 years of age in Bihar. In addition to this, Rs 500 will be given every month to elderly folks of 80 years or above. Consistent assistance is on the cards for the elderly ones under Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana.
This scheme is managed and regulated under the social welfare department that facilitates pension for all older men & women in Bihar to live a better life.
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1. Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana: Financial Aid to Elderly Ones |
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2. Benefits of Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana |
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3. Objective of the Scheme |
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4. How to Apply for Bihar Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana 2021? |
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5. How to Track Beneficiary Status? |
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6. Significant Documents Required under Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana 7. Eligibility Criteria |
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8. Evolution of Old Age Pension Schemes in Bihar 9. Role of Aatmnirbhar Sena |
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10. Winding Up |
Benefits of Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana
The benefits of Bihar Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana 2021 are mentioned below-
- Under this pension-based yojana, beneficiaries will continue to reap pension till their death.
- The benefit of Vridhjan Pension Yojana will be delivered to 60 yr old folks or elderly people above 60 (women and men) in Bihar.
- Through this scheme, people between the age range of 60 and 79 will receive the pension amount. Besides this, older adults who have reached 80 years of age or beyond will obtain Rs. 500 per month.
- Retired government employees are not eligible beneficiaries to receive benefits of this Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana. If an individual were a part of a government job before 60 years, he wouldn’t be considered eligible for this Yojana.
- Under this scheme, the pension amount granted under this Yojana will be credited to the beneficiaries’ bank account. Hence, it is compulsory for one and all applicants to have a bank account. In addition to this, the bank account must be linked to Aadhaar Card.
Objective of the Scheme
- We are familiar with the fact that in Bihar, many old women & men without any source of income after attaining 60 years of age.
- That’s the main reason why they fail to fulfil their financial demands due to lack of financial power and unavailability of sufficient resources in old age.
- After observing this condition, the state government has initiated this Vridhjan Pension Yojana 2021 to grant financial services to the elderly.
- Through this scheme, pension amount of 400 to 500 Rs. Per month will be granted to old people beyond the mark of 60 years of age.
- Another significant purpose of this yojana is to cater to the economic desires of elderly souls.
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana 2021?
In order to apply under Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana 2021, the interested beneficiary of Bihar must follow the stepwise direction showcased below-
- Initially, the Bihari applicant would have to visit the official website of the Department of Social Welfare Government of Bihar. After moving to the official website, the home page will come out.
- The option of Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana will be available on the home page.
- You would have to click on this Yojana option.
- After clicking on the scheme option, the front page will come out.
- Then, you would have to verify the Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana from Aadhaar[1]. For this, you need to pick all the details asked in the form such as voter number, name according to the voter, district selection according to Aadhaar, block scheme, the name mentioned in the Aadhaar, and date of birth.
- After this, you would have to click on the button of Valid Aadhaar given below.
- After the completion of the Aadhaar verification process, you would have to click on the proceed button below.
- After hitting the upper button, the next page will open.
- On this page, you will see that the Registration Form is available.
- You would have to enter all the information inquired in this registration form entailing personal details, address details & bank account details etc.
- After filling in all the information required in the form, you would have to click on the Submit button at the end.
- Your registration will be completed after clicking on submit button.
How to Track Beneficiary Status?
- Open the official website of the pension-based Yojana by Bihar Government. After reaching the sphere of the official website, the home page will appear on the screen.
- The option of Beneficiary Status will be available on this home page. You would have to click on this option.
- After hitting the option, the next page will emerge out.
- On this page, you would have to opt for the select search type and fill in the Beneficiary ID, etc.
- Thereafter, you must click on the search button.
- After this, you will find the beneficiary status on the screen.
Significant Documents Required under Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana
The significant documents required under this pension support initiative by Bihar Government are mentioned below-
Bihar Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana 2021: Eligibility Criteria
- Only the permanent inhabitants of Bihar are eligible to apply for this Bihar Government Scheme.
- The applicant must have jumped over the age bar of 60 years.
Evolution of Old Age Pension Schemes in Bihar
An Initiative of Central Government- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
Under the roof of the National Social Assistance Programme 2007, National Old Age Pension Scheme came into existence in Bihar in 1995. This Yojana was revived and got a new name known as the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme in November 2007. This Yojana is designed for the old age group that include people who are at the age of 60 years or beyond that mark.
Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana
Under this state-run old-age pension scheme, beneficiaries would earn a monthly pension of Rs. 400 whereas the 80-year-old beneficiaries and beneficiaries above the age bar of 80 years would get a monthly pension of Rs. 500.
Role of Aatmnirbhar Sena
At Aatmnirbhar Sena, we are selflessly pushing the boundaries to support this pension-based initiative by Bihar Government with a burning desire our heart to transform the fortune of elderly ones in Bihar. Enhancing the livelihood condition is one of our core objectives. We are endeavoring to assist the interested applicants in the thorough process.
Winding Up
Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, an outcome of the Bihar Government vision, revolves around granting financial aid to the old age folks residing within the geographical boundaries of Bihar. The pension coverage plan under this Yojana entails Rs. 400 for people between the age frame of 60 and 79 and Rs. 500 for 80 years old people and people above 80 years. At Aatmnirbhar Sena, we are bridging the gap between natives of Bihar and this pension-based Yojana by the Bihar Government.
