Objective of the Annapurna Scheme
It aims to provide food security to satisfy the needs of elderly people who are qualified but have not received benefits from the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS).
Annapurna Scheme
The Annapurna Scheme aims to fulfill the needs of Senior Citizens who, despite being eligible, have not received benefits under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), by providing food security. 10 kg of food grains is to be given to the beneficiary of the Annapurna Scheme “free of cost” every month. The program was introduced by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2000–2001. This scheme is a part of the National Social Assistance Program which was launched in 1995 to provide support to aged persons, disabled persons, widows, and bereaved families after the death of the primary breadwinner.