Bihar approves pension for 345 artists

Patna, Oct 9 (UNI) The Bihar government today approved monthly pensions of Rs 3,000 for 345 additional artists under the Chief Minister Artist Pension Scheme from October 2026, taking the total number of beneficiaries to 756. Art and Culture Minister Pramod Kumar said that all 756 artists will receive a monthly pension of Rs 3,000. The annual expenditure on pensions under the scheme will amount to Rs 2.72 crore. In addition to the pension benefits, the government has approved financial assistance of Rs 1.96 lakh for four artists to purchase musical instruments. Medical assistance amounting to Rs 2,82,082 has also…