Kochi: The Union government on Wednesday decided to remapping the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) dropping the name of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s name from three of them.The Centre announced continuation of NSAP for five years with a total outlay of Rs 53,428 crore.The decision was taken during the meeting of the Union Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Monthly assistance will increase to Rs 375 for beneficiaries aged 0-79 years and Rs 625 for those aged 80 and above.The minimum benchmark disability requirement will be reduced from 80% to 40%, while the minimum age criterion will be removed, making individuals eligible for assistance from birth, subject to the scheme’s other conditions.
Centre drops Indira Gandhi’s name in NSAP
