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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Central Act enacted 2006-12-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedThursday, 21 December 2006
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of DefenceMinistry of Home AffairsNSA
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesArmed ForcesDefence PSUsBorder Communities
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