Modi Government Renames 5 Welfare Schemes: New Names & Pension Benefits

Cabinet Approval: The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for 2026–27 to 2030–31.

Budget Allocation: The government has allocated ₹53,428 crore for the programme over the five-year period.

NSAP Renamed: The National Social Assistance Programme will now be known as the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.

Old-Age Pension: The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme has been renamed the Pradhan Mantri Old Age Pension Scheme.

Widow Pension: The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme will now be called the Pradhan Mantri Vidhwa Pension Yojana.

Disability Pension: The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme has been renamed the Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana.

Family Benefit Scheme: The National Family Benefit Scheme will now be known as the Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana.

Disability Pension Assistance: Under the announced changes, eligible beneficiaries aged 0–79 will receive ₹375 per month, while those aged 80 and above will receive ₹625 per month.

Eligibility Update: The disability threshold for pension eligibility has reportedly been reduced from 80% to 40%, while old-age and widow pension schemes and family benefits continue in their existing form.

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