Bihar Old Age Widow Pension Scheme: Application Process & Documents
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Bihar Pension Schemes: Old Age & Widow Benefits in 42 Days, Check Documents!
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News18•04-02-2026, 15:45
Bihar Pension Schemes: Old Age & Widow Benefits in 42 Days, Check Documents!
•Bihar government offers old age and widow pension schemes to provide social and financial security to eligible citizens.
•The Chief Minister Old Age Pension Scheme is for individuals aged 60 and above, with benefits directly transferred via DBT.
•Widow Pension Schemes are available in two categories: Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension (for women above 40) and Laxmibai Widow Pension (for families with annual income below ₹60,000).
•Applications are submitted offline at the Social Security Cell of the Block Office, requiring documents like Aadhaar, Voter ID, bank passbook, and Panchayat Secretary's recommendation.
•Benefits for old age pension start in about 30 days, while widow pension benefits begin within approximately 42 days.
