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Mumbai: Divyangjan pension scheme expands eligibility

The expanded eligibility has been welcomed by families of children with disabilities and rare diseases, but caregivers want higher payouts. One mother in Karjat says caring for her son with SSPE costs more than Rs 50,000 a month, making the current pension a fraction of her expenses

19 Oct 2026 7:46 am