In Bihar, 1.03 crore pensioners’ verification completed; Madhubani leads beneficiary verification
Bihar has completed life verification for over 1.03 crore pensioners, with the Madhubani district leading the state in successful verifications. The Department of Social Welfare has urged the remaining beneficiaries to complete the process by November 30 to avoid suspension of payments.
Why it matters
Efficient verification processes are essential for the transparent and timely distribution of social security benefits to vulnerable populations.
In Bihar, 1.03 crore pensioners’ verification completed; Madhubani leads beneficiary verification left Image used for representation purpose only. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/5y0jeq/article71610098.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/LifeVerification.jpg ArtMarie Senior man doing paperwork indoors Patna ranks first in total number of pensioners. Remaining beneficiaries urged to complete their life verification at the earliest PATNA The life verification process is underway in Bihar to ensure the regular disbursement of pensions to beneficiaries under social security pension schemes and to maintain transparency in the distribution system. According to data from the Department of Social Welfare, life verification has been completed for 88.37% of pensioners. Out of a total of 1,16,71,188 beneficiaries, verification has been completed for 1,03,13,620. However, life verification for 13,57,568 beneficiaries is still pending. The department has urged the remaining beneficiaries to complete their verification at the earliest so that the records of all eligible pensioners can be verified within the stipulated time.
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