What is NSAP Pension Scheme?
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a flagship central social protection scheme providing monthly cash pensions to elderly (60+), widows, and persons with disabilities below the poverty line. Components: Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) — Rs 200/month (60-79 yrs), Rs 500/month (80+ yrs); Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) — Rs 300/month; Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) — Rs 300/month; Annapurna — 10 kg free grain. Over 3.5 crore beneficiaries annually. States often top up the central component.
NSAP Pension Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | NSAP Pension Scheme 2026 — Rs 200-500/Month to 3.5 Crore Elderly, Widows, Disabled |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 1995 |
| Benefit | Rs 200-500/month central pension (state top-up additional) + 10 kg free grain under Annapurna |
| Category | Finance |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nsap.nic.in |
राष्ट्रीय सामाजिक सहायता कार्यक्रम (NSAP) BPL वृद्ध (60+), विधवाएं और दिव्यांग व्यक्तियों को मासिक पेंशन देता है। IGNOAPS: ₹200/माह (60-79 वर्ष), ₹500/माह (80+); IGNWPS: ₹300/माह; IGNDPS: ₹300/माह। अन्नपूर्णा: 10 किलो मुफ्त अनाज। 3.5 करोड़+ लाभार्थी। राज्य सरकारें अतिरिक्त राशि जोड़ती हैं।
₹200–500/माह केंद्रीय पेंशन (राज्य अतिरिक्त) + अन्नपूर्णा के तहत 10 किलो मुफ्त अनाज।
Benefits of NSAP Pension Scheme
Rs 200-500/month central pension (state top-up additional) + 10 kg free grain under Annapurna
Who is Eligible for NSAP Pension Scheme?
- ✓IGNOAPS (Old Age Pension): 60+ years, BPL household
- ✓IGNWPS (Widow Pension): 40-79 years widow, BPL household
- ✓IGNDPS (Disability Pension): 18-79 years, 80%+ disability, BPL household
- ✓Annapurna: 65+ years old age pensioners under IGNOAPS not covered by TPDS
- ✓State government identifies BPL beneficiaries through SECC
Documents Required for NSAP Pension Scheme
How to Apply for NSAP Pension Scheme Online?
- 1Visit your Gram Panchayat (rural) or Urban Local Body (urban) office
- 2Fill NSAP application form with supporting documents
- 3Gram Panchayat verifies and forwards to Block Development Office
- 4District Social Welfare Officer approves and issues pension order
- 5Pension credited monthly to Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT
- 6Check status: nsap.nic.in → Reports → Beneficiary Search
Official Government Portal
Use nsap.nic.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
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