Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)

This is non-contributory pension scheme launched by the Central government to provide pensions to persons who are 60 years or above and belong to below poverty line (BPL) category. The central contribution of pension under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is Rs. 200/- per month per beneficiary up to 79 years and Rs.500/- per month per beneficiary from 80 year onwards and the State Governments may contribute over and above to this amount.