National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

iAbout This Scheme

NSAP is the umbrella programme covering five sub-schemes providing social protection to BPL households: IGNOAPS (old age), IGNWPS (widow pension), IGNDPS (disability pension), NFBS (family benefit on death of breadwinner), and Annapurna (food for uncovered elderly).

🎁Key Benefits

• IGNOAPS: ₹200-₹500/month pension for BPL elderly
• IGNWPS: ₹300/month for BPL widows aged 40-79
• IGNDPS: ₹300/month for BPL severely disabled persons aged 18-79
• NFBS: ₹20,000 one-time grant on death of BPL breadwinner
• Annapurna: 10 kg free food grain/month for uncovered BPL elderly

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  IGNOAPS: 60+ years BPL
• 2
  IGNWPS: 40-79 years BPL widow
• 3
  IGNDPS: 18-79 years BPL with 80%+ disability
• 4
  NFBS: BPL family on death of primary breadwinner (18-64 years)

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions