Government Raises Disability Pensions, Lowers Eligibility Thresholds Under NSAP
The Indian government has approved increased monthly disability pensions and expanded eligibility under the National Social Assistance Programme, now renamed Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. The disability threshold has been lowered from 80% to 40%, and the minimum age limit removed, allowing more beneficiaries. Monthly pensions will rise to Rs 375 for those aged 0-79 and Rs 625 for those 80 and above. The scheme's sub-programs for widows and senior citizens continue unchanged, benefiting over 3 crore people nationwide.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 16 Oct, 09:56 am. Other outlets followed.