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Cabinet extends National Social Assistance Programme with Rs 53,428 crore budget
The Union Cabinet announced on 14 October 2026 the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), now renamed Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31. With a total budget of Rs 53,428 crore, the program will support 3.20 crore beneficiaries across 36 States and Union Territories.
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