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2.76m seek welfare eligibility review
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About 2.76 million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card scheme have appealed for a review of their eligibility, says the Finance Ministry.
Key facts
- The appeals, filed on July 17 and 18, account for about 30% of the applicants who did not pass the eligibility screening
- About 2.76 million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card scheme have appealed for a review of their eligibility, says the Finance Ministry.
- Of the 18.8 million people who applied for the 2026 programme, only 9.5 million qualified, down from 13.2 million beneficiaries under the previous scheme.
- The most common reason for disqualification was ownership of a vehicle that exceeded the programme's eligibility criteria, affecting about 1.45 million applicants
Summary
The appeals, filed on July 17 and 18, account for about 30% of the applicants who did not pass the eligibility screening. Another 6.55 million unsuccessful applicants can still submit appeals until July 31.
Of the 18.8 million people who applied for the 2026 programme, only 9.5 million qualified, down from 13.2 million beneficiaries under the previous scheme.