Sarkari Yojana
NSAP – Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
About NSAP – Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
The “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)” is one of five sub-schemes under the National Social Assistance Programme, Ministry of Rural Development. It covers BPL household members aged 60 or above, applying in both rural and urban areas. On 15th August 1995, the Government of India introduced the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) as a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the destitute — anyone with little or no regular income of their own or support from family or other sources. > NSAP currently comprises five sub-schemes:-
a) Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) b) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) c) Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) d) National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) e) Annapurna Scheme > Objectives of NSAP-
1. Provide social assistance to poor households facing the death, maternity, or old age of the breadwinner. 2. Guarantee minimum national standards, alongside whatever benefits states already provide or may add. 3. Ensure uniform, uninterrupted social protection for beneficiaries nationwide. > Expansion to cover all eligible BPL persons-
The scheme was widened in 2007 to cover all eligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) persons.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Rural Development
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for NSAP - Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens can apply
Only Indian citizens can apply.
The applicant's household must be classified as Below…
The applicant's household must be classified as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
The applicant must have reached 60 years of…
The applicant must have reached 60 years of age or be older.
Benefits Provided
NSAP - Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
₹200 per month for beneficiaries aged 60–79
₹200 per month for beneficiaries aged 60–79.
₹500 per month for beneficiaries aged 80 and…
₹500 per month for beneficiaries aged 80 and above. Note: Old age beneficiaries currently receive anywhere from ₹200/- to ₹1000/-, depending on the State's own contribution.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size
A certificate of domicile
A certificate of domicile
Proof of where the applicant lives, such as…
Proof of where the applicant lives, such as a Voter card, Electricity Bill, or Aadhaar Card
Proof of age, in the form of a…
Proof of age, in the form of a Birth Certificate issued by the School last attended or the Municipal authority or SHO, or obtained through the medical board
The applicant's Aadhaar Number
The applicant's Aadhaar Number
Passbook of the applicant's bank account
Passbook of the applicant's bank account
The household's Ration Card
The household's Ration Card
An affidavit, attested by a Judicial Magistrate/Executive Magistrate,…
An affidavit, attested by a Judicial Magistrate/Executive Magistrate, declaring that the applicant does not get any pension/financial assistance from any other source
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for NSAP - Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Download the UMANG App, or visit the website…
Download the UMANG App, or visit the website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
Log in with your mobile number and OTP
Log in with your mobile number and OTP.
Once logged in, search for NSAP
Once logged in, search for NSAP.
Click "Apply Online"
Click "Apply Online"
Fill in the basic details, choose the pension…
Fill in the basic details, choose the pension payment mode, upload a photo, and click "Submit."
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.