Central + StateSeniors & Social WelfareIGNOAPS
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
Monthly pension for elderly persons living below the poverty line.
About this scheme
Under the National Social Assistance Programme, IGNOAPS provides a monthly pension to citizens aged 60 and above who belong to below-poverty-line households, offering basic income security in old age.
Eligibility
- Age: 60 years and above
- Income: Belongs to a below-poverty-line (BPL) household
Benefits
- Monthly old-age pension
- Higher pension amount for those aged 80 and above
- Pension credited directly to the bank account
Required documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Age proof
- BPL certificate
- Bank account passbook
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