More support for the disabled, central government has taken a key decision

The central government has taken a key decision to provide social security to the poor families of the country, especially the disabled. It has approved the restructuring of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and its continuation for five years till 2030-31 at a cost of Rs. 53,428 crore. The name of this scheme has been changed to 'Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana'. In addition, the minimum age limit of 18 years for getting pension for disabled people has been abolished so far.

With this, pension will be granted to disabled children from birth. According to the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.. In addition to reducing the disability limit from 80 to 40 percent, the cabinet has decided that the assistance provided to the disabled should be at least 25 percent more than that of other categories of welfare schemes. It has approved the payment of Rs. 2009.61 crore under 78 days Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) to 11.40 lakh railway employees in recognition of their outstanding performance.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday, took several key decisions. Under the PM Samajwadi Sahayata Yojana, the Centre will provide Rs 375 per month to those below 79 years of age and Rs 625 per month to those above 80 years of age (in addition to the share provided by the states). Pension schemes for old age pensioners, widows and family benefit schemes will continue in their existing form. The latest decision of the Union Cabinet will benefit 3.20 crore people across the country. The new guidelines will come into full force in the next three months.