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

NSAP comprises 5 components: 1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): - Age 60-79: Rs 200/month (Central share; States add Rs 200-2,000 more) - Age 80+: Rs 500/month (Central share) - BPL households only 2. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS): - Rs 300/month (Central share; States add more) - Widows aged 40-79 from BPL households 3. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): - Rs 300/month (Central share) - Severely/multiple disabled persons aged 18-79 from BPL households - Disability certificate from competent authority required 4. National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS): - Rs 20,000 lump sum on death of breadwinner - BPL households; breadwinner aged 18-59; apply within 90 days of death 5. Annapurna Scheme: - 10 kg free food grain per month to OAP beneficiaries State-level additions: Most states top up Central amounts; total pension often Rs 1,500-2,500/month Apply: At Gram Panchayat or Tehsil/Block Development Officer office