National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

iAbout This Scheme

Umbrella social protection programme covering old age pension (IGNOAPS), widow pension (IGNWPS), disability pension (IGNDPS), and family benefit (NFBS) for BPL households through five component schemes providing direct cash transfers.

🎁Key Benefits

• IGNOAPS: ₹200–₹500/month old age pension for BPL elderly (60+)
• IGNWPS: ₹300/month widow pension for BPL widows (40–79 years)
• IGNDPS: ₹300/month disability pension for BPL disabled persons
• NFBS: ₹20,000 lump sum to BPL family on death of primary earner
• IGNDPS (80+): ₹500/month enhanced old age pension
• State top-ups in most states increasing total pension significantly

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Below Poverty Line household as per SECC/state list
• 2
  Old Age: 60+ years; Widow: 40+ years; Disability: 18+ years with 80%+ disability
• 3
  Family Benefit: family of deceased primary earner aged 18–59
• 4
  Not receiving pension under any other government scheme
• 5
  Indian citizen

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions