NSPA Spends MVR 59.2 Million on Disability Financial Assistance in September

The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) spent MVR 59.2 million on financial assistance for persons with disabilities in September, according to data released by the agency.

NSPA said MVR 59,213,000 was provided to 15,571 beneficiaries during the month. The agency has 15,885 registered beneficiaries, with 263 people newly registered in September, following 169 new registrations in August.

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The September beneficiaries comprised 9,175 males and 6,710 females.

The agency also spent MVR 4.8 million on outpatient therapy and medical assistance for persons with disabilities during September, with behavioural therapy accounting for the largest share. A total of MVR 1,561,780 was spent on behavioural therapy for 88 beneficiaries (68 males and 20 females).

Spending on financial assistance has increased steadily throughout the year. NSPA spent MVR 58.3 million on 15,498 beneficiaries in August, compared with MVR 56.8 million for 15,549 beneficiaries in July.

Monthly spending and beneficiary numbers earlier in the year were:

• January: MVR 54.6 million for 14,975 beneficiaries
• February: MVR 54.8 million for 14,993 beneficiaries
• March: MVR 55.5 million for 15,072 beneficiaries
• April: MVR 55.9 million for 15,146 beneficiaries
• May: MVR 56.8 million for 15,169 beneficiaries
• June: MVR 57.938 million for 15,414 beneficiaries
• July: MVR 56.8 million for 15,549 beneficiaries
• August: MVR 58.3 million for 15,498 beneficiaries