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Bihar Unveils Doorstep Healthcare Plan for Senior Citizens Under Saat Nischay-3

Nitish Kumar ordered a priority rollout, inviting public suggestions as the scheme’s details take shape.

Overview

  • The initiative promises at-home nursing support, pathology tests, blood pressure checks, ECGs, physiotherapy and emergency assistance for elderly residents.
  • The chief minister directed the Bihar Health Department to work swiftly to deliver these services to seniors in their homes.
  • The announcement was made via an X post and includes a call for feedback through cm-secretariat-bih@gov.in and postal submissions.
  • The scheme is part of the state’s 2025–2030 Saat Nischay-3 agenda, which the cabinet has approved to advance ease of living.
  • The move follows last year’s increase in monthly pensions for the elderly, disabled and widows to ₹1,000, a change that expanded support to over one crore people.