Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)

iAbout This Scheme

IGNOAPS is the central government's old age pension scheme under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), providing monthly pension to BPL elderly persons. Central contribution is ₹200/month for those aged 60–79 and ₹500/month for those aged 80 and above; states top up with additional amounts.

🎁Key Benefits

• Central contribution: ₹200/month (age 60–79 years)
• Central contribution: ₹500/month (age 80 years and above)
• States add top-up ranging from ₹100 to ₹1,000+/month
• Direct benefit transfer to bank/post office account
• No deduction at source

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Indian citizen aged 60 years and above
• 2
  Must belong to a BPL household

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions