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National Social Assistance Programme - Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)

Ministry of Rural Development

Monthly pension for elderly persons from below-poverty-line households. States usually add to the central amount.

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🎁 Benefits

  • Monthly pension (central share about ₹200 at 60-79 and ₹500 at 80+; most states top up)

✅ Who can apply

  • Age 60 years or above
  • Belongs to a BPL household

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📎 Documents needed

  • Aadhaar card
  • BPL proof / ration card
  • Age proof
  • Bank account details

🧭 How to apply

  1. Apply at the Gram Panchayat, block or municipal office, or through your state social welfare portal

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