Official Documents
Entitlements
National Social Assistance Programme
Eligibility
There are five major national pension schemes (many states also have their own schemes):
Eligibility (as per central guidelines)
60 years of age and above
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)
Entitlement (central contribution only - see state-wise pages for state contribution)
₹200 per month*
₹500 per month, for 80 years of age and above*
40-59 years of age
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)
₹300 per month*
Severe or Multiple Disabilities
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)
₹300 per month*
Death of primary breadwinner between 18 - 59 years of age
Below the Poverty Line (BPL)
Lumpsum amount of ₹20,000*
*state governments are expected to contribute an equal amount to double the entitlement
Other state-specific Pension Schemes
Useful Information
Website:
National Social Assistance Programme (Ministry of Rural Development)
Contact:
Minister (Ministry of Rural Development)
Secretary (Ministry of Rural Development)
Project Directors (District Rural Development Agency / Zilla Parishad)
District Collectors / Deputy Commissioner
Enquire:
Right to Information Application Online (only for central government)
Public Information Officers (Department) (States)
Monitor:
Lok Sabha | Rajya Sabha (Parliament Questions)