Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
- IGNOAPS, formerly known as the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), was renamed and launched in November 2007. It is one of the five components of India’s Ministry of Rural Development’s (MORD) National Social Assistance Program (NSAP). Beneficiaries of this scheme account for 73% of all beneficiaries listed under the NSAP.
- The establishment of IGNOAPS is a significant step toward achieving the Directive Principles enshrined in Articles 41 and 42 of the Indian Constitution. Article 41 directs the state to assist citizens in the event of old age or disability, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
- The goal of IGNOAPS is to provide social benefits to poor households with elderly members and to raise minimum national standards. More than 2 crore Indian citizens are currently listed and receive IGNOAPS benefits. Beneficiaries are identified from the BPL list prepared by the states/UTs in accordance with MORD guidelines.
- Under the terms of the National Social Assistance Program, the States/UTs receive 100 percent funding to provide a pension. It is primarily carried out in accordance with the guidelines and policies established by the central government.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme is a part of the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) which is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. It is a non-contributory scheme that provides a monthly income to citizens or refugees over the age of 60 who do not have another source of income.
The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is a government program that provides financial support and social security to eligible participants. It benefits senior citizens in India who are below the poverty line (BPL).