Disability Pensions — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
NSAP Guidelines Revision 2024	2024	Revised NSAP guidelines increased IGNDPS pension amounts from ₹300 to ₹500 for 18-79 years age group and introduced ₹800 for 80+ beneficiaries. The revision also mandated integration with UDID systems and strengthened monitoring mechanisms through PFMS.	The revision improved benefit adequacy and reduced administrative bottlenecks through digital integration, though the amounts remain insufficient to meet basic needs without state top-ups.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act Implementation	2017-2024	Progressive implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanded disability definitions from 7 to 21 categories and strengthened social security provisions including pension schemes.	Expanded coverage to previously excluded disability categories and established stronger legal foundation for disability pensions, though implementation remains uneven across states.