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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Bihar.
Official state nodal department overseeing Social Welfare & Security schemes and citizen benefits in Bihar.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 7 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar administers 7 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Bihar Parvarish Yojana (Foster Care & Destitute Child Support), Bihar Shramik Durghatna Anudan Yojana, Laxmi Bai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana (Widow Pension Scheme Bihar), and 4 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://state.bihar.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Monthly foster care financial support of ₹1,000 per child (up to age 18) for orphan children, children of HIV/leprosy patients, and destitute families.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Immediate financial compensation of up to ₹2,00,000 for accidental death or permanent total disability of registered and unorganized workers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Monthly pension of ₹400 (₹4,800/year) via DBT for destitute widows aged 18+ residing in Bihar ensuring accessible healthcare and medical security.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Direct cash grant of ₹5,000 transferred via DBT to poor families on marriage of their daughters in Bihar providing verified socio-economic support.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Lump-sum direct grant of ₹20,000 for BPL families upon the death of the primary breadwinner aged 18-59 disbursed directly via DBT into bank accounts.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Free battery-operated motorized tricycles, cochlear implants, artificial limbs, and monthly disability pension top-ups in Bihar.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar
Direct marriage grant of ₹50,000 for the marriage of up to two registered worker daughters or female worker own marriage.