National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), IGNOAPS was renamed and launched formally in November 2007. It is one of the five components of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) introduced by India’s Ministry of Rural Development (MORD). Beneficiaries of this scheme make up 73% of the total beneficiaries listed under the NSAP.
The launch of IGNOAPS represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of Directive Principles in Articles 41 and 42 of the Indian Constitution. Article 41 directs the state to assist the citizens in case of old age and disablement within limits of its economic capacity and development.
IGNOAPS aims to provide social benefit to poor households in case of old aged members and uplift minimum national standards. Currently, more than 2 crore Indian citizens are listed and avail of the IGNOAPS benefits. The beneficiaries are identified from the BPL list prepared by the States/UTs as per the guidelines issued by the MORD.
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Ministry of Rural Development of India has introduced Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) in the year 2007. IGNOAPS also called as National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS). The old age pension scheme aims to provide social protection to the eligible beneficiaries.
What are the Main Features of the IGNOAPS Under NSAP?
Selection: The local authoritative bodies like Gram Panchayat and municipalities are expected to identify the beneficiaries significantly.
Disbursement: The IGNOAPS benefits can be distributed in public meetings such as the neighbourhood committees in urban areas and Gram Sabha meetings in rural areas. This is apart from the classic methods of disbursal of benefits through accounts and money orders.
Monitoring: Although the States/UTs have the liberty to implement IGNOAPS by designating a Nodal secretary at the State level. It is mainly to report the scheme’s progress by coordinating with the concerned departments. The progress is reported every quarter.
Eligibility Criteria
- The age of the applicant should be 60 years or higher. (It is applicable for both male & female).
- Applicant must belong to household living below poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Government.
- Applicant must be destitute and having no regular source of financial support form family members or any other sources is eligible for old age pension.
- BPL widows and BPL persons with severe and multiple disabilities in the age group of 60 -79 years are not eligible for this scheme.
What are the Benefits of IGNOAPS?
Under the IGNOAPS, Indian citizens aged 60 or higher and living below the poverty line receive a pension every month.
The central contribution of the pension is INR 200 per month for every beneficiary up to 79 years and INR 500 every month per beneficiary from 80 years onwards.
The state governments can contribute to the above-mentioned amount. At present old age receivers avail between INR 200 to INR 1000 depending on state contribution. For example, the beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir avail INR 400 per month.
The scheme is a non-contributory process, and the beneficiaries do not have to contribute any amount to receive the pension.
The pension is available for all the members who are 60 years of age or older in a BPL family and not restricted to only one person.
Documents Required
- Application form for IGNOAP
- Proof of age – The age certificate needs to be obtained from the concern medical officer and to be attested by the concerned Block medical officer.
- Income certificate to be submitted
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) card in the name of Applicant should be submitted.
- Bank pass book or Post office passbook
- Passport size photographs
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Amount
| S.No | Age of BPL Citizen | IGNOA Pension Amount |
| 1 | 60 years to 79 years | Rs.200 per month |
| 2 | 80 years and above | Rs.500 per month |
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Application Procedure
Step 1: Get an application form from Social Welfare Department in the concerned area.
Step 2: Fill all information in the Application form.
- State, District and Block details
- Name of the village Panchayat
- Name of Society, Beneficiary and Heirs
- House number
- Gender (Male / Female)
- Age and Date of Birth
- Birth certificate details
- Annual income and domicile certificate details.
- EPIC number (Voter ID number)
Step 3: Submit the application form along with all documents to the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officers. An applicant from urban area can directly submit the application to concern District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Application will be scrutinized or verified by officers
Step 5: Social Welfare department will recommend the beneficiaries to District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 6: The final sanction will be made by District Level Sanctioning Committee (DLSC).
FAQs
When was IGNOAPS launched?
IGNOAPS was launched in 1995 and was renamed in 2007 in honor of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
What is the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)?
IGNOAPS is a social security scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to elderly individuals who are below the poverty line (BPL). It is part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
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