Step 1.1- Pension (Old age)

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:

1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
   
2. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)
   
3. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)

What is the eligibility criteria for accessing benefits from the old age pension scheme?

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
   
2. The applicant should be living Below Poverty Line.
   
3. The applicant should be at least 60 years of age.

Key aspects related to Old age pension

Benefits	Amount (Rs.)	Frequency	Applies to	Contribution by worker (Rs.)	Time specified (days)	Time taken (days)	Fee specified (Rs.)	Money spent (Rs.)	Timeline for submission
Old age pension	A monthly pension of ₹ 200 up to 79 years and ₹ 500 thereafter	Monthly	Old age	-