Asaduddin Owaisi Raises Key Questions in Lok Sabha on Disability Pension Scheme
Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 12 (Maxim News): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi sought detailed clarifications from the Union Government in the Lok Sabha regarding the implementation of the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS).
In his written queries, Owaisi asked the Ministry concerned to provide beneficiary data: The current number of persons with disabilities receiving benefits under IGNDPS, with a breakdown by type of disability, and State and Union Territory-wise figures.
The specific conditions for availing benefits and the rationale for restricting pension coverage to only those with 80% or more disability. Pension Amount: The exact monetary assistance currently provided to beneficiaries under the scheme.
Whether the Centre plans to enhance its contribution to the disability pension component under IGNDPS. If there are no plans to increase the contribution, the reasons for the decision.
Owaisi’s intervention comes amid ongoing debates over the adequacy of social security measures for persons with disabilities. The IGNDPS, part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), provides monthly pensions to eligible individuals meeting the prescribed disability criteria.
Advocates for disability rights have long argued for expanding coverage to those with lower degrees of disability, increasing pension amounts, and ensuring timely disbursement. The government’s response to Owaisi’s queries is expected to shed light on whether reforms are on the horizon for the scheme. (Maxim News)
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