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As on : 15-Oct-2026
Economy - Reports
15-Oct-2026     14:09

National Social Assistance Programme gets Cabinet approval for continuation

The Union Cabinet has endorsed the Department of Rural Development’s proposal to extend the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with a total budgetary allocation of Rs. 53,428 crore over a five-year period, commencing 2026-27 and concluding 2030-31. The extension incorporates (i) a name modification for the scheme and its sub-schemes, (ii) adjustments to eligibility requirements, scope, and the level of assistance for disability pension, and (iii) the ongoing continuation of pension programs for senior citizens & widows, alongside the family benefit scheme, in their current configuration.

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