PATNA, Aug. 11 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday released Rs.1,247.34 crore via direct benefit transfer (DBT) for over 11.2 million social security pension beneficiaries, following his June 25 announcement of raising the monthly pension for the elderly, disabled, and widows from Rs.400 to Rs.1,100. The first instalment was disbursed on July 11, and the number of beneficiaries increased to 1.12 million from 1.11 million last month. "I am happy that the number of beneficiaries was 11.1 million last month and it has increased to 11.2 million this month. This is good. Nobody should be left out of the benefits," the CM said . The government released Rs.1,247.34 crore for six social security schemes on Saturday, including Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension, Laxmi Bai Social Security Pension, and Bihar State Disability Pension. P3...