{
  "id": 14453414,
  "title": "Cabinet clears Rs 53,428 crore for social assistance scheme, revises disability pension norms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/cabinet-clears-rs-53-428-crore-for-social-assistance-scheme-revises",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:11:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cabinet-clears-rs-53428-crore-for-social-assistance-scheme-revises-disability-pension-norms/articleshow/134941690.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Union Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 53,428 crore for the National Social Assistance Programme. This approval will support the program's continuation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with updated eligibility criteria. Monthly assistance rates for disability pension beneficiaries will increase with adjustments for age and disability severity.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}