New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with an outlay of Rs 53,428 crore, introducing changes to disability pension eligibility and renaming the programme and its component schemes. The programme is expected to benefit around 3.20 crore people across all 36 States and union Territories.
Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the programme would continue to provide social security assistance to vulnerable sections, including the elderly, widows, persons with disabilities and families facing financial hardship following the death of a primar...