India announces ₹53,428 crore social security boost, expands disability pension benefits
- Union Cabinet approved ₹53,428 crore to continue the National Social Assistance Programme from 2026–27 through 2030–31.
- • Disability pensions will rise to ₹375 monthly until age 79 and ₹625 from age 80.
- Benchmark disability eligibility will drop from 80% to 40%, with disability pension eligibility starting from birth.
- The approval is expected to benefit 3.2 crore people across all 36 States and Union Territories.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
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