The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), under the National Social Assistance Programme, provides a monthly pension to elderly persons from below-poverty-line households.
Apply and check status free on the official Government of India portal.
Benefits
- Monthly pension to BPL citizens aged 60 and above
- Higher pension amount for those aged 80 and above
- Direct Benefit Transfer to the bank/post office account
Eligibility
- Indian citizen aged 60 years or above
- Belonging to a below-poverty-line (BPL) household
Documents required
- Aadhaar & age proof
- BPL/ration card
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Apply at your Gram Panchayat / Municipality or the NSAP portal.
- Submit age, BPL and bank documents.
- Receive the monthly pension via DBT after sanction.
FAQs
Who is eligible for the old age pension?
Citizens aged 60 and above belonging to a below-poverty-line household.
How is the old age pension paid?
As a monthly Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiary’s bank or post office account.