Patna: The Bihar government is continuing the life verification process for beneficiaries of its social security pension schemes to ensure regular pension payments and maintain transparency in the distribution system.
According to data from the state’s Social Welfare Department, life verification has been completed for 1,03,13,620 beneficiaries out of a total of 1,16,71,188 registered pensioners. This represents 88.37% of the total beneficiaries.
However, verification remains pending for 13,57,568 pensioners. The department has appealed to the remaining beneficiaries to complete the process as soon as possible so that the verification of eligible pensioners’ records can be completed on time.
Madhubani Leads in Completed Pension Life Verification
Madhubani district has recorded the highest number of completed life verifications in Bihar, followed by Patna and East Champaran.
The district-wise figures for completed life verification are as follows:
- Madhubani: 5,09,290 beneficiaries
- Patna: 4,91,125 beneficiaries
- East Champaran: 4,85,930 beneficiaries
- Muzaffarpur: 4,62,294 beneficiaries
- Samastipur: 4,35,744 beneficiaries
Madhubani’s leading position reflects the number of pension beneficiaries whose life verification has been completed in the district.
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Patna Has the Highest Number of Social Security Pension Beneficiaries
In terms of the total number of beneficiaries enrolled in social security pension schemes, Patna ranks first in Bihar. The district has 6,17,153 registered pensioners.
The top five districts by total pension beneficiary count are:
- Patna: 6,17,153 beneficiaries
- Madhubani: 5,88,855 beneficiaries
- East Champaran: 5,66,316 beneficiaries
- Muzaffarpur: 5,20,559 beneficiaries
- Gaya: 5,07,191 beneficiaries
These figures highlight the distribution of social security pension beneficiaries across some of Bihar’s major districts.
Bihar Government Appeals to Pensioners to Complete Life Verification
The Social Welfare Department has urged beneficiaries who have not yet completed their life verification to finish the process promptly according to the prescribed procedure.
Life verification is an important step in confirming pensioners’ records and supporting the transparent administration of social security pension schemes. Completing the process helps the department maintain updated beneficiary information and manage pension distribution effectively.
The department aims to complete the verification of all eligible beneficiaries within the required timeframe.
Social Welfare Minister Emphasises Transparent Pension Distribution
Dr. Shweta Gupta, Bihar’s Social Welfare Minister, reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing financial support to elderly people, widowed women and persons with disabilities through social security pension schemes.
She emphasised that life verification is necessary to validate beneficiary records and maintain transparency in pension distribution. She also appealed to pensioners whose verification is pending to complete it as soon as possible through the prescribed process.
The minister stated that the department is working to ensure that no eligible beneficiary misses the verification process due to a lack of necessary information.
About Bihar’s Social Security Pension Schemes
Bihar’s social security pension schemes provide financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, including elderly people, widowed women and persons with disabilities. The schemes are administered by the state’s Social Welfare Department and aim to strengthen the financial security of vulnerable sections of society. Life verification helps confirm beneficiary records and supports the transparent and effective delivery of pension benefits.
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