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Cabinet extends National Social Assistance Programme with Rs 53,428 crore outlay

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 benefit 3.20 crore people across 36 States and Union Territories.

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Ministry of Rural Development
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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Dated
14 October 2026
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Announcements & other updates

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.

Who it affects
beneficiaries; persons with disabilities
When · Where
Within three months: issuance and implementation of guidelines for divyangjan pension (+2 more) · all the 36 States/UTs
Source details
Issued by
Department of Rural Development
Published on
Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on
www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated
14 October 2026
The link opens
The original press release on the government website, in a new tab, unchanged.
Our check
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