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Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana

October 25 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 19 0

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for 2026–27 to 2030–31 with an outlay of ₹53,428 crore, renamed as the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.
NSAP was launched on 15 August 1995 to provide social assistance to poor households, in line with Article 41 of the Constitution.
The programme will cover 3.20 crore beneficiaries and includes pensions for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities, along with family benefits.
Disability pension eligibility has been widened from 80% to 40% benchmark disability, with the minimum age requirement removed.
Central assistance for disability pension has increased to ₹375 per month up to 79 years and ₹625 per month for those aged 80 years and above.