Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana(प्रधानमंत्री सामाजिक सहायता योजना)
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Cabinet approves continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for Continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with total outlay of Rs. 53,428 crore for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with (i) Renaming of the scheme & sub-schemes (ii) Revision in eligibility criteria…
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Amount of assistance under divyangjan pension scheme will now be Rs.375/- for the age group of 0-79 yrs and Rs.625/- for 80 yrs and above.
A total of 3.20 crore beneficiaries across all the 36 States/UTs will benefit from this approval.
The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on 15th August, 1995 for assistance to poor households to fulfil the responsibility of the Central Government under the Directive Principles of State Policy in Article 41 of the Constitution of India.
Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016 has necessitated changes in the eligibility criteria for disability pension and linked it to the ‘Benchmark Disability’ of 40%.
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