Financial Assistance
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
Ministry of Rural Development (NSAP)
A monthly pension for elderly citizens living below the poverty line, under the National Social Assistance Programme.
Eligibility criteria
- Age is 60 years or above
- Belongs to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) / priority-ration-card household
Note: Amounts shown are the central share only — most states add a top-up, so the pension actually received is usually higher. Confirm the total and your BPL status with your local body.
Documents required
- Aadhaar / identity proof
- Age proof
- BPL / income documentation
- Bank / post office account
How to apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
- 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
- 2Keep the required documents ready: Aadhaar / identity proof, Age proof, BPL / income documentation, Bank / post office account.
- 3Apply on the official portal — https://nsap.nic.in — or through the channel it specifies.
- 4Note the deadline: Open — apply via Gram Panchayat / municipality.
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