Major pension schemes under NSAP
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): Monthly pension for BPL citizens aged 60 years and above, with enhanced assistance for super-seniors aged 80 and above.
- Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS): Monthly financial pension for BPL widows aged between 40 and 79 years.
- Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): Monthly pension for BPL persons aged 18 to 79 years with 80% or severe disability.
- National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS): One-time lump-sum assistance upon the death of a BPL family's primary breadwinner.
Eligibility criteria and documentation
Applicants must belong to a verified BPL family listed in official municipal or gram panchayat socio-economic records. Mandatory documents include an Aadhaar card, BPL ration card or certificate, proof of age, disability certificate from a medical board (for IGNDPS), and an active Aadhaar-seeded bank or post office savings account.
How to apply online and track status
Citizens can apply directly through the NSAP citizen portal (nsap.nic.in) or via Common Service Centres (CSCs) and UMANG. The application status can be tracked under the 'Track Application' tab using the generated application reference number.
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Common questions
What is the official portal for NSAP pension application?
The official portal is nsap.nic.in, managed by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Who is eligible for the old age pension under IGNOAPS?
BPL individuals aged 60 years and above are eligible for monthly social pension assistance under IGNOAPS.
How can applicants track their NSAP pension status?
Applicants can track application processing and monthly payment disbursement on nsap.nic.in using their application reference number.
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