news
The Ministry of Rural Development has allocated Rs. 2,31,423.14 crore in the Budget Estimate for 2026-27, primarily directed towards various rural development schemes and programs. The allocation specifically designates Rs. 2,28,768.81 crore for the Department of Rural Development, with mechanisms in place for releasing
news
The Ministry of Rural Development announced that the current pension amounts under the National Social Assistance Programme have not been revised since 2012. Approximately 9 crore beneficiaries receive pensions through various schemes, yet no new proposals to increase assistance are currently under consideration, according to Minister of State for Rural
National Social Assistance Programme
The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), launched on August 15, 1995, provides financial support to individuals below the poverty line in India. It includes various schemes such as pensions for the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities, along with family benefits and food security. The program currently supports over 3.