Introduction The Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, through the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). According to the provided information, the Union Cabinet approved the renaming of NSAP as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana on 14 October 2026, with the programme planned to continue from 2026–27 to 2030–31. The revised provisions described in the source aim to expand disability pension coverage by lowering the benchmark disability requirement and extending eligibility to children from birth, subject to the final guidelines. State and Union Territory administrations are responsible for identifying eligible applicants, verifying documents and arranging pension payments. The source states that detailed implementation guidelines were expected within three months of the Cabinet announcement. Applicants should confirm the latest rules and availability of the revised scheme with their local implementing authority before applying. Benefits Monthly pension: The stated central assistance is ₹375 per month for eligible beneficiaries aged 0–79 years. Higher-age pension: Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above are listed as eligible for ₹625 per month in central assistance. Expanded disability coverage: The revised provisions lower the stated disability threshold from 80% to 40%. No minimum age: The proposed revised criteria extend eligibility from birth, subject to applicable rules. State-level support: State Governments may provide additional pension assistance from their own funds. Central funding: The source describes the pension assistance as fully funded by the Central Government. Important: The revised pension rates and eligibility provisions should be checked against the latest official guidelines, as the supplied information indicates that detailed implementation rules were still awaited. Eligibility Based on the information provided, applicants should meet the following conditions: The applicant must have a benchmark disability of 40% or more under the revised provisions described in the source. There is no minimum age requirement under the proposed revised criteria. The applicant must belong to an eligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) household, as required under the existing scheme framework. A valid disability certificate issued by an authorised medical authority is required. The applicant must provide the information and documents required by the relevant State or Union Territory authority. Final eligibility will depend on the applicable official guidelines and the verification carried out by the implementing authority. Documents Applicants may be asked to submit the following documents, depending on their State or Union Territory's application procedure: Disability certificate showing the type and percentage of disability. Age proof, such as a birth certificate or school certificate. Ration card or voter ID (EPIC), where accepted as supporting age or identity proof. Government hospital Medical Officer's age certificate, if permitted when standard age documents are unavailable. Aadhaar number. BPL household details, including Family ID and Member ID where applicable. Voter ID number and ration card number, if required. Bank or post office account details for pension disbursement. Recent passport-size photograph. Document requirements may differ by location. Confirm the prescribed list with the local office before submitting an application. Process to Apply Applications may be handled online or offline, depending on the services available in the applicant's State or Union Territory. Online application Visit the UMANG portal or use the UMANG mobile application. Register with your mobile number if you are a new user, or sign in through the UMANG login page. Search for the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and check whether the disability pension application service is available for your location. Open the relevant service and select the applicable disability pension scheme. The portal may still display the former IGNDPS name. Enter the requested personal, disability, Aadhaar and bank account details. Upload the required documents and photograph, if requested. Review the information and submit the application if the service is available. Keep the application reference details and check the status through the available portal service or local authority. Offline application Visit your Gram Panchayat in a rural area or the relevant Municipality or Urban Local Body in an urban area. Ask for the disability pension application form and confirm the current scheme name and requirements. Complete the form with the applicant's personal details, disability information and bank account details. Attach the required documents, including the disability certificate and BPL details where applicable. Submit the application to the designated authority and obtain an acknowledgement if one is issued. Follow up with the concerned office regarding document verification, approval and pension status. Submitting an application does not guarantee pension approval. The relevant authority must verify the applicant's eligibility and documents. Important Links and Contact National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) official portal About NSAP NSAP contact details UMANG portal UMANG registration UMANG login Press release referenced in the supplied information Previously published NSAP guidelines Government service desk NSAP email: mis-nsap@nic.in Application assistance: Contact the Gram Panchayat, Municipality, Urban Local Body or the relevant State or Union Territory social welfare authority to confirm the current application process and eligibility requirements. FAQs Q1. What is the Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana?It is a disability pension scheme described as the revised form of the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme under the national social assistance framework. Q2. Which ministry administers the scheme?The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development through the National Social Assistance Programme framework. Q3. How much monthly pension is mentioned?The supplied information lists ₹375 per month for eligible beneficiaries aged 0–79 years and ₹625 per month for those aged 80 years or above. Q4. What disability percentage is required?The revised provisions described in the source specify a benchmark disability of 40% or more. Applicants should verify the final official guidelines. Q5. Is there a minimum age limit?The revised provisions described in the source remove the minimum age limit and extend eligibility from birth, subject to the applicable rules. Q6. Is the scheme limited to BPL households?The supplied information states that applicants must belong to an eligible Below Poverty Line household under the existing framework. Q7. Which documents are needed to apply?Commonly listed documents include a disability certificate, age proof, Aadhaar details, BPL information, bank or post office account details and a recent photograph. Local authorities may require additional documents. Q8. How can I apply online?Visit UMANG and check whether the disability pension application service is available for your State or Union Territory. Follow the listed instructions if the service is accessible. Q9. Where can I apply offline?Applicants can approach their Gram Panchayat in rural areas or the Municipality or Urban Local Body in urban areas, and confirm the designated application authority. Q10. Where can I get official information about the scheme?Visit the official NSAP portal or use its contact page. Confirm revised rates and eligibility with the local implementing authority.