Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme : Empowering BPL senior citizens for a Better Tomorrow

Introduction of Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme :

The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is a social welfare program launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens who are below the poverty line.

The scheme aims to improve the quality of life of senior citizens by providing them with a regular pension to support their basic needs.

Citizens who living below the poverty line and aged 60 and over can apply.

The program has been implemented in rural and urban areas.

NSAP currently has five operational plans under its priorities –

a) Indira Gandhi National Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
b) Indira Gandhi National Pension Scheme Widows Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)
c) Indira_Gandhi_National_Disability_Pension-Scheme ( IGNDP-S )
d) National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
e) Annapurna Scheme

in this scheme, senior citizens will receive monthly pension.

non-contribution pension scheme.

Key Features/Benefits :

in this scheme, senior citizens will receive monthly pension.

Age 60 to 79 years : 200/- Pension amount
Age 80+ years : 500/- Pension amount

indira gandhi national old age pension scheme

Eligibility Criteria :

Applicants must be Indian citizens.
The applicant’s age must be 60 years and above.
Applicant must belong to household living below poverty line.( BPL )
if Applicant having no regular source of financial support eligible for old age pension.

Documents Required :

1 ) Application Form

2 ) Domicile Certificate

3 ) Residential Proof (Voter card/ Electricity Bill/Aadhar Card)

4 ) Age Proof (Birth Certificate )

5 ) Aadhar Number

6 ) Bank Passbook

7 ) Ration Card

8 ) Affidavit duly attested by Judicial Magistrate/Executive Magistrate that she/he is not in receipt of any pension/ financial assistance from any other source.

Application Process:

Online Apply :

You can download the UMANG App or visit the website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home

Citizens can log in using their mobile number and OTP.

Citizens can search NSAP after logging in. Click “Apply Online”

Enter basic information, choose an annuity payment method,

upload photos and then click “Submit”.

Offline Apply :

visit your District Social Welfare Officer.

Step 1: Get an application form from District Social Welfare Office.

Step 2: Fill_Application form.

Step 3: Submit the application form along with all documents to Social Welfare Officers.

Step 4: Application will verified by officers

Step 5 : The final sanction will be made by District Level Sanctioning Committee (DLSC).

Implementation and Coverage:

The program has been implemented in rural and urban areas.

Support and Assistance :

Official website : Click Here

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme Payment Status : Click Here

Application Tracker : Click Here

Success Stories/Testimonials :

To know How many people use this scheme : Click Here

Conclusion :

This is very good Government Pension Scheme of those people who does not have any financial support at age of 60 and more.

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Note :

Different states have different online application processes so please follow official websites.

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