Cabinet Approves ₹53,428 Crore for National Social Assistance Programme
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹53,428 crore outlay for the National Social Assistance Programme, extending the scheme from 2026-27 through 2030-31. The programme will be renamed the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, with individual components also receiving new titles. Under the revised norms, disability pension rates will increase to ₹375 for those under 80 and ₹625 for those aged 80 and above. Additionally, the benchmark disability requirement for eligibility has been lowered from 80% to 40%, and the minimum age criterion has been removed. The changes are expected to benefit 3.20 crore people across all states and Union territories.
Why it matters
The revision significantly expands eligibility and support for persons with disabilities, impacting over 3 crore beneficiaries nationwide.
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