Centre renames pensions under Pradhan Mantri schemes
In short
The Centre renamed the old-age, widow and disability pension schemes under new Pradhan Mantri scheme names. It also renamed the National Family Benefit Scheme.
This matters because the names and structure of these welfare programmes have changed, which can affect how they are presented to people who use them. The reporting does not say whether the money paid out or who can get it has changed.
What the reporting says
The Centre renamed Indira Gandhi’s old-age, widow and disability pension schemes under new Pradhan Mantri schemes, according to publisher summaries. The reporting also says the National Family Benefit Scheme was renamed. It is not stated in the available reporting whether benefit amounts, eligibility rules or coverage were changed as part of the renaming.
Why it matters
The Centre renamed Indira Gandhi’s old-age, widow and disability pension schemes under new Pradhan Mantri schemes, along with the National Family Benefit Scheme. This is a policy and branding change affecting welfare programmes for vulnerable groups, but the available reporting does not say whether the payment amounts, eligibility, or beneficiary count changed.