Step 1- Pensions (Old age, Disability and Widow)
What is old age pension?
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)" is one of the five sub-schemes of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). Under IGNOAPS, citizens living Below Poverty Line and 60 years or above in age are eligible to apply. A monthly pension of ₹ 200 up to 79 years and ₹ 500 thereafter. The NSAP at present includes five sub-schemes as its components:
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
- Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)
- Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)
What is the eligibility criteria for accessing benefits from the scheme?
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be living Below Poverty Line.
- The applicant should be at least 60 years of age.