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11 July 2026

Bihar government social security pension disbursements

The topic provides a practical example of DBT implementation and administrative innovation in social security delivery, which serves as useful context for answers on governance and welfare schemes.

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Notes

  • Bihar government transferred ₹1,423.94 crore to 97.84 lakh social security pensioners via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
  • The disbursement covers June payments for State pension schemes and May-June payments for the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
  • The Bihar government has designated the 10th of every month as 'Bihar Pension Day' to streamline and ensure timely delivery of pension funds.
  • The initiative aims to ensure consistent and predictable pension distribution through the DBT mechanism.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in enhancing the efficiency and transparency of social security pension disbursements in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) in providing social security to vulnerable sections of society. How can state-level initiatives complement central schemes to ensure universal coverage and timely delivery of benefits? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)?