PATNA, July 11 -- Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday transferred Rs.1,423 crore to the bank accounts of 97.84 lakh social security pension beneficiaries through DBT. He also announced that the 10th of every month would be observed as 'Bihar Pension Day' when all beneficiaries of social security pension would get their monthly pension through DBT. The amount includes the June 2026 pension under the state's three social security pension schemes and the May and June 2026 pensions under the three National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) pension schemes. The CM transferred Rs.1,423.94 crore through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system into the bank accounts of 9.784 million social security pension beneficiaries, said a statement from the Chief Minister's office. CM Choudhary, in his address in an event organised at his official Lok Sewak Awas, announced that 10th of every month will be observed as 'Bihar Pension Day'. Social security pension beneficiaries, district magistrates from across the state, and other dignitaries also attended the event virtually. Choudhary also said the government remains committed to ensuring social security for the poor, the deprived, and the most vulnerable sections of society, he added. Further, the CM said that authorities should ensure that all eligible beneficiaries should get covered under the social security pension schemes and also not face any problems in getting the monthly pension. The CM said that the increase of monthly amount of social securtity pension for beneficiaries comprising elderly, widows and physically disabled form Rs.400 to Rs.1,100 has brought a positive chance in their lives. The CM said the initiative reflected the government's commitment to transparency, accountability and technology-driven public welfare. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the welfare, dignity and social security of the poor, elderly, persons with disabilities and other deprived sections had been accorded the highest priority. He also said under former CM Nitish Kumar's leadership, Bihar had ensured the effective implementation of social security schemes. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Social Welfare Minister Shweta Gupta, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, and other senior officials....