Migration in India and the impact of the lockdown on migrants
Legislative action — a bill, act, or amendment that creates or modifies the legal framework. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source PRS Legislative Research
Published Sunday, 8 March 2026
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
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right