From 'Indira Gandhi' to 'PM': Cabinet takes up proposal to rename 4 pension schemes
The Indian Union Cabinet is considering a proposal to rename several social welfare schemes currently named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The proposed changes would replace her name with the prefix 'PM' across various pension and assistance programs.
Why it matters
This move reflects ongoing political efforts to rebrand state-sponsored welfare programs, often signaling a shift in the ruling administration's ideological focus.
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has taken up a proposal to rename several social welfare schemes, including those named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, with the proposed new names replacing her name with the prefix 'PM', sources said.Thus here's the proposed changes as per sources:Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) would be known as PM National Old Age Pension Scheme.Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme would be PM National Widow Pension SchemeIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme would be known as PM National Disability Pension Scheme.Name of National Social Assistance Programme under rural development ministry changed to PM Shayata Yojna.About the schemesThe Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme provides monthly financial assistance to people aged 60 and above belonging to below poverty line (BPL) households.
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