The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), launched in 1995, is now the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana’. More importantly, the disability pension scheme under it got a major upgrade; eligibility now starts from birth, and the disability threshold is down from 80% to 40%. Monthly payouts will go up too: ₹375 for under-80s, ₹625 for seniors. That’s not just a name change; it’s a lifeline for millions with disabilities who were earlier excluded. Over 3.2 crore people across India stand to benefit. Why does this matter? Because it aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016; and finally puts real money behind inclusion. It also quietly signals a shift in how India thinks about social security: not just for the elderly or widowed, but for every person who needs support, no matter their age or condition. This isn’t just paperwork; it’s policy with heart.