Social Welfare Schemes (Central Sector)

सामाजिक कल्याण • 3 Schemes Verified

Monthly pensions for elderly, widows and disabled under PM Samajik Sahayata, UDID cards, and tribal welfare. Below is the complete table and detailed summaries of all active and landmark central schemes under this category, verified on 15 October 2026.

Master Table: Social Welfare Schemes

#	Scheme Name	Key Financial Benefit	Target Beneficiary	Current Status	Action
53	Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension 2026: New Names, Amounts Also: old age pension, vridha pension, widow pension, viklang pension	Old age (PM Vridhavastha Pension Yojana): central share Rs 200 a month (60-79), Rs 500 (80+).	BPL households: elderly 60+, widows 40+, persons with disabilities, and families who lose the main breadwinner.	Replaced	Read Details →
54	UDID Card 2026: Apply Online, Status, Download e-Card Also: UDID card, viklang praman patra online	Single card accepted for schemes, concessions and reservations.	Persons with any of the 21 disabilities under the RPwD Act, 2016.	Active	Read Details →
55	PM JANMAN Yojana: Benefits for PVTG Families, Progress 2026 Also: PM Janman, PVTG yojana	11 interventions: pucca houses, piped water, roads, electricity, mobile medical units, hostels, Anganwadis, multipurpose centres, mobile towers, Van Dhan Kendras and more.	75 PVTG communities in 18 States and one UT.	Active	Read Details →

Scheme Profiles & Quick Facts

53. Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension 2026: New Names, Amounts

Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development

Note: BREAKING CHANGE (14 Oct 2026): NSAP renamed Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana; disability pension raised to Rs 375 (0-79) / Rs 625 (80+), benchmark disability cut to 40%, age from birth. New guidelines due within three months; until then old rules apply on the ground. State top-ups vary widely; central share is small.

What it gives: Monthly pensions for poor elderly people, widows and persons with disabilities, plus a one-time family benefit when the main earner dies. States add their own money on top.

Who is eligible: BPL households: elderly 60+, widows 40+, persons with disabilities, and families who lose the main breadwinner.

Full Eligibility & Apply Steps →Check Status

54. UDID Card 2026: Apply Online, Status, Download e-Card

Ministry: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Note: Ties in with the Oct 2026 disability pension change (40% benchmark).

What it gives: One national ID and disability certificate for persons with disabilities, valid across India.

Who is eligible: Persons with any of the 21 disabilities under the RPwD Act, 2016.

Full Eligibility & Apply Steps →Check Status

55. PM JANMAN Yojana: Benefits for PVTG Families, Progress 2026

Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (with 9 ministries)

Note: Per-house assistance amount under PM-JANMAN (reported historically as Rs 2.39 lakh) not re-verified; omitted.

What it gives: A mission to give Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) houses, water, roads, power, health, education and livelihoods.

Who is eligible: 75 PVTG communities in 18 States and one UT.

Full Eligibility & Apply Steps →Check Status

Other Scheme Categories

Agriculture and Farmers →Health →Housing →Food and Ration →Education and Scholarships →Employment and Skilling →Women and Child →Savings and Banking →Insurance →Pension →MSME, Business and Startup →Energy →Rural Development, Water and Sanitation →