Question: Tell me about the NSAP - Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme scheme.

Answer: of providing a basic level of financial aid. NSAP is being administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.

**Benefits:** in accordance with the norms, guidelines, and conditions laid down by the Central Government.What Is The Eligibility For
Getting A Pension Under IGNOAPS?The eligibility criteria under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is -
The age of the applicant (male or female) should be 60 years or above. The applicant should belong to a household living below the
poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Govt. of IndiaHow Is IGNOAPS Different From The Earlier National Old Age
Pension Scheme (NOAPS)?Under NOAPS, old age pensions were granted to a person who is 65 years old or higher and who is destitute
in the sense of having little or no means of regular income. Pension under IGNOAPS is now granted to a person who is 60 years or
above and belongs to a household below the poverty line instead of only to destitute.When Did The IGNOAPS Come Into Effect?The
National Old Age Pension Scheme has been renamed as Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOPS) and was formally
launched on 19th November 2007.What Is The Pension Amount Under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme? Whether
Pension Is Restricted To Only One Person In A Family?The central contribution of pension under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age
Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is Rs. 200/- per month per beneficiary up to 79 years and Rs.500/- per month per beneficiary from 80 year
onwards and the State Governments may contribute over and above to this amount. At present old age beneficiaries are getting anywhere
between Rs. 200/- to Rs. 1000/- depending on the State Contribution. All the persons who are 60 years of age in a BPL family are
eligible to get an old age pension.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesDashboardFAQsOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)" is one of the five sub-
schemes of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). Under IGNOAPS, citizens living Below Poverty Line and 60 years or
above in age are eligible to apply. A monthly pension of â‚¹ 200 up to 79 years and â‚¹ 500 thereafter.The Government of India, on 15th
August 1995, introduced the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) as a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme targeting the
destitute, defined as any person who has little or no regular means of subsistence from his / her own source of income or through
financial support from family members or other sources, to be identified by the States and UTs, with the objective of providing a basic
level of financial aid. NSAP is being administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. This program is being implemented in rural
areas as well as urban areas. NSAP represents a significant step towards the fulfillment of the Directive Principles of State Policy
enshrined in the Constitution of India which enjoin upon the State to undertake within its means a number of welfare measures. These are
intended to secure for the citizen's adequate means of livelihood, raise the standard of living, improve public health, provide free and
compulsory education for children, etc. The NSAP at present includes five sub-schemes as its components - a) Indira Gandhi National
Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)b) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)c) Indira Gandhi National
Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)d) National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)e) Annapurna SchemeObjectives of NSAP - 1.
Provides social assistance benefits to poor households in the case of death, maternity, or old age of the breadwinner.2. Ensure minimum
national standards, in addition to the benefits, the States are currently providing or might provide in the future.3. Ensure uniform social
protection to the beneficiaries across the country without interruption.Expansion to cover all eligible BPL persons - In 2007, the scheme
was expanded to cover all eligible persons Below Poverty Line (BPL).OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and
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