Union Cabinet Renames Welfare Schemes, Extends Social Assistance Program
The Union Cabinet approved renaming several welfare schemes, removing 'Indira Gandhi' from their titles. The National Social Assistance Programme has been extended until 2030-31 with a budget of ₹53,428 crore. Key programs such as the Elderly Pension and Widow Pension have been renamed to reflect these changes in social assistance initiatives.
Economic Times·



