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National Social Assistance Programme gets Cabinet approval for continuation
15-Oct-26   14:09 Hrs IST
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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