NSPA Disburses Over MVR 77.1 Million Across Social Protection Schemes in October 2026

The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) disbursed MVR 77,197,080 across national welfare schemes during October 2026, according to official monthly operational statistics released by the agency. The published figures detail total financial allocations, new beneficiary admissions, demographic breakdowns, and programme exits across five key assistance schemes.

Disability Support Forms Lion’s Share of Expenditure

Disability assistance accounted for the vast majority of social protection spending, with NSPA releasing MVR 58,895,000 to 15,862 beneficiaries during the month. The national disability registry expanded by 199 new entries in October, bringing the total registered cohort to 16,049 persons.

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The registered cohort comprises 9,272 males and 6,777 females across three age categories. Working-age adults between 18 and 64 years old represent the largest demographic with 8,131 individuals, consisting of 4,143 males and 3,988 females. Children under 18 years of age account for 5,536 individuals, including 3,843 boys and 1,693 girls. Senior citizens aged 65 and above total 2,382 individuals, comprising 1,286 men and 1,096 women.

The agency also categorised the 16,049 registered individuals by primary impairment type. Physical and mobility impairments form the largest classification at 4,300 individuals (2,355 males and 1,945 females), followed by visual impairments at 3,618 individuals (2,313 males and 1,305 females). Neurological conditions account for 2,705 individuals (1,629 males and 1,076 females), while hearing and speech impairments number 1,914 individuals (898 males and 1,016 females). Intellectual, cognitive, and mental health conditions total 1,805 individuals (1,023 males and 782 females), learning disabilities account for 1,050 individuals (544 males and 506 females), autism spectrum disorders stand at 594 individuals (469 males and 125 females), and other unclassified conditions comprise 63 individuals (41 males and 22 females).

Single Parent and Foster Care Welfare

Under the poverty-targeted single-parent assistance programme, NSPA distributed MVR 17,003,000 in monthly aid. This financial support reached 3,310 parents and 5,666 dependent children, with 47 parents and 90 children entering the register as new recipients during October.

The foster parent allowance scheme, which provides support for orphaned and vulnerable children, disbursed MVR 181,000. The programme covered 100 guardians and 131 foster children, with one new guardian enrolling during the period.

Thalassemia and Food Assistance Allocations

NSPA disbursed MVR 1,092,000 in specialized allowances to 546 thalassemia patients, a tally that includes five newly registered beneficiaries.

For low-income families requiring nutritional support, the agency paid MVR 26,080 under the targeted food subsidy scheme, assisting 652 individuals and recording one new registration.

Beneficiary Removals and Eligibility Changes

Routine registry reviews and statutory eligibility adjustments also led to beneficiary exits across several programmes during the month. The single-parent assistance register saw the removal of 60 parents and 107 children. Disability support ceased for 32 individuals, comprising 17 females and 15 males. Foster care assistance stopped for three guardians and three children, whereas the thalassemia programme recorded zero removals during the entire month.