National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Department / Authority: Ministry of Rural Development
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What this service does
National social security portal offering monthly pension benefits under IGNOAPS (Old Age), IGNWPS (Widow), and IGNDPS (Disability) to below-poverty-line elderly, widows, and persons with severe disabilities.
Who can use it / Eligibility
BPL citizens aged 60+ (Old Age), BPL widows aged 40-79 (Widow Pension), or BPL persons aged 18+ with 80%+ disability (Disability Pension).
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1Aadhaar Card
- 2BPL Ration Card / SECC Household ID
- 3Age Proof (Voter ID/Birth Certificate)
- 4Disability Certificate / Medical Board Certificate (for IGNDPS)
- 5Bank / Post Office Passbook with IFSC
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit nsap.nic.in or your State e-District portal.
- 2Click on 'Apply Online' or download Scheme Application Form.
- 3Enter personal details, BPL survey number, and Aadhaar authentication.
- 4Upload BPL proof and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
- 5Submit to receive Application Number and track monthly DBT pension credit via the NSAP tracker.
Submit application form at Block Development Office (BDO), Municipal Ward Office, or Gram Panchayat.
Key Service Facts
Free of Cost
30-45 days following Gram Panchayat / Block verification
1800-111-555
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