Social WelfareNational SchemeOngoing
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) — Old Age, Widow, Disability Pension
NSAP provides Rs 200–500/month central pension to BPL elderly (above 60), widows (above 40) and disabled persons, topped up by state governments to Rs 1,000–3,000/month.
Ministry of Rural Development, GoI
What you get
IGNOAPS (Old Age): Rs 200/month (60–79 years), Rs 500/month (80+). IGNWPS (Widow): Rs 300/month (40–79 years), Rs 500 (80+). IGNDPS (Disability): Rs 300/month (18–79 years). State top-up varies: total ranges from Rs 1,000 (UP) to Rs 3,000 (Kerala) per month. DBT to bank account.
Who can apply
BPL elderly (60+), widows (40+), and disabled persons (80%+ disability). Must be in SECC data or have BPL card.
For: BPL elderly, widows, severely disabled persons
Income limit: Below Poverty Line (BPL)
- SECC-2011 or BPL list inclusion
- Application at Panchayat or CSC
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar card
- BPL ration card or SECC certificate
- Age proof
- Bank passbook
- Disability certificate (for IGNDPS)
Scheme code: NSAP/2023