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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar rolls out fresh sop; education workers' pay increased
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced yet another sop ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, doubling the honorarium of education workers in the state. In a social media post on X, Nitish claimed that cooks, night watchmen, and physical education and health instructors have played a crucial role in strengthening the education system in the state, and announced an increment in their monthly salaries. 'Cooks, night watchmen, and physical education and health instructors have played a crucial role in strengthening the education system. Keeping this in mind, we have decided to double the honorarium of these workers, making a respectable increase,' Nitish said. 'The honorarium for cooks working under the mid-day meal scheme in the Education Department has been doubled from Rs 1,650 to Rs 3,300. Similarly, the honorarium for night watchmen working in secondary/higher education schools has been doubled from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. Additionally, the honorarium for physical education and health instructors has been doubled from Rs 8,000 to Rs 16,000. Furthermore, their annual salary increment has been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 400. This will boost the morale of the workers, enabling them to carry out their duties with greater enthusiasm and dedication,' he added. Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the end of the year, CM Nitish has announced a series of social welfare initiatives aimed at expanding the safety net. In a recent move, the Bihar government announced a hike in the pension of accredited journalists under the Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme. The state cabinet also approved a new domicile policy that limits the existing 35% reservation for women in government jobs to only those who are permanent residents of Bihar. In addition, the government has introduced a provision of 125 units of free electricity for domestic consumers. The Bihar government on Sunday also approved the formation of the State Sanitation Workers Commission to safeguard the rights of sanitation workers and ensure their welfare, rehabilitation, empowerment, and access to government schemes.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar: Nitish Kumar announces 3x pay hike for Asha workers; Mamta incentives doubled
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced an increment in the honorarium of Asha and Mamata workers for playing "a key enhancing healthcare services in rural areas" of the state. In a social media post on X, Nitish said that the incentive for Asha workers will be increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000. Meanwhile, Mamta workers will be provided an incentive of 600 rupees per child birth delivery instead of 300 rupees. "Since forming the government in November 2005, we have undertaken extensive efforts to improve healthcare services. Asha and Mamta workers have played a significant role in enhancing healthcare services in rural areas. Keeping this in mind and honouring the vital contributions of ASHA and Mamta workers in strengthening healthcare services in rural areas, a decision has been made to increase their honorarium," Nitish said. "Asha workers will now receive an incentive of 3,000 rupees instead of 1,000 rupees. Additionally, Mamta workers will be provided an incentive of 600 rupees per delivery instead of 300 rupees, which will further boost their morale and strengthen healthcare services in rural areas," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mini House for 60 sqm for Seniors with Toilet and Bath (Price May Surprise You) Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the end of the year, CM Nitish has announced a series of social welfare initiatives aimed at expanding the safety net. In a recent move, the Bihar government announced a hike in the pension of accredited journalists under the Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme. The state cabinet also approved a new domicile policy that limits the existing 35% reservation for women in government jobs to only those who are permanent residents of Bihar. In addition, the government has introduced a provision of 125 units of free electricity for domestic consumers. Bihar government on Sunday also approved the formation of the State Sanitation Workers Commission to safeguard the rights of sanitation workers and ensure their welfare, rehabilitation, empowerment, and access to government schemes.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar: Government sets up sanitation workers panel; women and trans members included
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday approved the formation of the State Sanitation Workers Commission to safeguard the rights of sanitation workers and oversee their welfare, rehabilitation, empowerment, and access to government schemes. In a social media post on X, Nitish said that the commission will consist of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and five members, including one woman/transgender member. "I am delighted to announce that, to ensure the protection, welfare, rehabilitation, social upliftment, grievance redressal, and monitoring of various welfare schemes for sanitation workers in Bihar, I have directed the department to establish the Bihar State Sanitation Workers Commission. This commission will provide suggestions related to the interests of sanitation workers, advise the government on safeguarding their rights, and take appropriate action to review and implement welfare schemes for those engaged in sanitation work," Nitish said. "The Bihar State Sanitation Workers Commission will consist of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and five members, including one woman/transgender member. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo This commission will play a significant role in integrating the deprived sections of society involved in sanitation work into the mainstream and contributing to their social and economic development," he added. Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, scheduled at the end of the year, Nitish has launched a flurry of social safety schemes in the state. Earlier on Saturday, the Bihar government also announced a hike in the pension of accredited journalists under the Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme. Additionally, the government decided to implement a domicile policy for government jobs reserved for women. Since 2016, a 35 percent reservation quota has been in place for female candidates in state government jobs. The new domicile policy, approved by the State Cabinet today, restricts this quota to women who are permanent residents of Bihar. The Nitish-led government also announced a provision of 125 units of free electricity for domestic consumers.
NDTV
26-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Nitish Kumar Hikes Journalists' Pension To Rs 15,000 Ahead Of Bihar Polls
In a major development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a significant hike in monthly pension benefits under the 'Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme' for all eligible journalists and their spouses. In a social media post on X, the Chief Minister informed that the state government has instructed the concerned department to increase the monthly pension amount for all eligible journalists from the existing Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000. "I am pleased to inform that under the 'Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme', instructions have been given to the department to provide a monthly pension of Rs 15,000 instead of Rs 6,000 to all eligible journalists. Additionally, in the event of the death of journalists receiving a pension under the 'Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme', instructions have been given to provide their dependent spouse with a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 3,000 for their lifetime," Chief Minister Kumar posted on X. The Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of journalists in a democratic society, referring to them as the fourth pillar of democracy and highlighting their vital contribution to social development. He said, "Journalists play a crucial role in democracy. They are the fourth pillar of democracy and have a significant role in social development. We have been taking care of journalists' facilities from the beginning so that they can perform their journalism impartially and live with dignity after retirement." Notably, this announcement comes months ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar, which are expected to be held in October or November this year. However, the Election Commission is yet to announce the dates. Meanwhile, the political battle between the ruling NDA and opposition Mahagathbandhan has intensified in the state and at the Centre, months ahead of the elections, on the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls. The SIR of the electoral rolls in Bihar has erupted in a massive row in the country, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that it will delete a significant chunk of voters. Earlier on Friday, the Election Commission of Bihar announced that 99.8 per cent of the state's electors have been covered under the ongoing Special Integrated Revision (SIR) process, as per the statement from the polling agency. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar confirmed that forms of over 7.23 crore electors have been received and digitised, with their names set to be included in the Draft Electoral Roll, scheduled for release on August 1, 2025, added the statement. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
News18
26-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Hikes Journalists' Pension To Rs 15,000 Ahead Of Polls
Last Updated: This announcement comes months before the Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar, expected to be held in October or November this year. Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a significant hike in monthly pension benefits under the 'Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme' for all eligible journalists and their spouses. Making the announcement on X, CM said that the concerned department has been asked to increase the monthly pension amount for all eligible journalists from the existing Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000. 'I am pleased to inform that under the 'Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme', instructions have been given to the department to provide a monthly pension of Rs 15,000 instead of Rs 6,000 to all eligible journalists. Additionally, in the event of the death of journalists receiving a pension under the 'Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme', instructions have been given to provide their dependent spouse with a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 3,000 for their lifetime," Chief Minister Kumar posted on X. The Chief Minister also emphasised the significance of journalists in a democratic society, referring to them as the fourth pillar of democracy and underscoring their crucial contribution to social development. He said, 'Journalists play a crucial role in democracy. They are the fourth pillar of democracy and have a significant role in social development. We have been taking care of journalists' facilities from the beginning so that they can perform their journalism impartially and live with dignity after retirement." Notably, this announcement comes months before the Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar, expected to be held in October or November this year. However, the Election Commission has yet to announce the dates. Meanwhile, the political battle between the ruling NDA and opposition Mahagathbandhan has intensified in the state and at the Centre, months ahead of the elections, over the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls. The SIR of the electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked a major controversy in the country, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that it will eliminate a significant portion of voters. Earlier on Friday, the Election Commission of Bihar announced that 99.8 per cent of the state's electors have been covered under the ongoing Special Integrated Revision (SIR) process, according to the polling agency's statement. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar confirmed that forms of over 7.23 crore electors have been received and digitised, with their names set to be included in the Draft Electoral Roll, scheduled for release on August 1, 2025, added the statement. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
