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Union Cabinet Approved the Proposal of National Social Assistance Programme
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with a total outlay of ₹53,428 crore for 5 years from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The government notifies name changes for NSAP and its sub-schemes, and revises disability pension assistance amounts.
National Social Assistance Programme:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme type and launch | It is a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1995. |
| Coverage | It extends financial support to individuals living below the poverty line (BPL). |
| Beneficiary groups | It provides pensions to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities. |
| Nodal ministry | It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. |
| Renaming | NSAP is now known as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana; IGNOAPS is renamed as Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana; IGNWPS is renamed as Pradhan Mantri Vidhawa Pension Yojana; IGNDPS is renamed as Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana; NFBS is renamed as Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana. |
| Sub-scheme: IGNOAPS assistance | Under IGNOAPS, the Centre provides ₹200 per month to individuals aged 60-79 years and ₹500 per month to those aged 80 and above. |
| Sub-scheme: IGNWPS assistance | Under IGNWPS, the Centre provides ₹300 per month to widows aged 40-79 years and ₹500 per month to those aged 80 and above. |
| Sub-scheme: IGNDPS assistance | Under IGNDPS, financial assistance of ₹300 per month is provided to individuals with severe or multiple disabilities aged 18-79 years, and ₹500 per month is provided to those aged 80 years and above. |
| Sub-scheme: Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana assistance | Under the Divyangjan pension scheme, a beneficiary aged 0-79 years receives ₹375 per month, and a beneficiary aged 80 years and above receives ₹625 per month. |
| Sub-scheme: NFBS assistance | Under NFBS, the one-time financial assistance is fixed at ₹20,000 for families after the death of a primary breadwinner aged 18-59 years. |