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National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Who Can Apply:
Elderly, widowed, or disabled individuals from BPL families in India
Key Benefits:
•Direct monthly pension support (varies by sub-schemes like IGNOAPS, IGNWPS) from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000, supplemented by matching state contributions
Updated: July 2026
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Seniors aged 60+ from BPL households in India
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 200 (for ages 60-79) and Rs. 500 (for ages 80+), typically matched by state contributions (totalling Rs. 1,000/month in WB)
Updated: July 2026
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Widows aged 40-79 belonging to BPL households in India
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 300, supplemented by state contributions (totalling Rs. 1,000/month in WB) credited directly to bank account
Updated: July 2026
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Severely disabled persons aged 18-79 from BPL households in India
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 300 (Rs. 500 after 80 years), supplemented by state contributions (totalling Rs. 1,000/month in WB)
Updated: July 2026
National Family Benefit Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Nominees/survivors of deceased primary breadwinners aged 18-59 in BPL households
Key Benefits:
•One-time financial grant assistance of Rs. 20,000 paid to the surviving head of the household in case of the primary breadwinner's death
Updated: July 2026