Question 1

What is National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) — Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension?

Accepted Answer

BPL कुटुंबातील वृद्ध, विधवा आणि अपंगांना मासिक पेन्शन देणारी केंद्रीय योजना.

Question 2

What benefits does National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) — Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension provide?

Accepted Answer

इंदिरा गांधी वृद्धापकाळ पेन्शन: 60-79 वर्षे ₹200/महिना, 80+ वर्षे ₹500/महिना. विधवा पेन्शन: ₹300/महिना. अपंग पेन्शन: ₹300/महिना. राज्ये अतिरिक्त रक्कम जोडतात.

Question 3

Who is eligible for National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) — Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension?

Accepted Answer

Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. Age 60+ for old age pension. Widows aged 40+ (some states 18+). Severely disabled persons aged 18-79. Beneficiary should not be receiving similar pension from any other government scheme.

Question 4

What documents are required for National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) — Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension?

Accepted Answer

BPL ration card or BPL certificate, Aadhaar card, Bank account details, Age proof (birth certificate, voter ID, school certificate), Photograph

राष्ट्रीय सामाजिक सहाय्य कार्यक्रम (NSAP) — वृद्ध/विधवा/अपंग पेन्शन

What you get

Who can apply

Documents required