Government raises disability pension to Rs 375 and lowers eligibility threshold
In short
The government has raised disability pension to Rs 375 and removed the age limit.
It also lowered the disability threshold from 80% to 40%, so more people can qualify for monthly help. The report does not state the scheme name, start date or how many people will benefit.
What the reporting says
The government has raised disability pension to Rs 375 and removed the age limit under revised rules, according to the headline and summary. The available reporting says the disability threshold was lowered from 80% to 40%, allowing more people to qualify for monthly assistance under the revamped scheme. The exact scheme name, implementation date and affected population size are not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The revised rules raise disability pension to Rs 375, remove the age limit and lower the disability threshold from 80% to 40%. That change should expand monthly assistance for more people who qualify under the revamped scheme. The available reporting does not identify the scheme, the implementation date or the number of beneficiaries.