National Social Assistance Programme. A J&K State Governement Initiative.

The Department of Social Welfare is implementing National Social Assistance Programme as a Centrally sponsored schemes for the people falling below the poverty line.





National Social Assistance Programme has following components viz:

(A)National Old Age Pension Scheme

The scheme has been renamed as Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension scheme. Under the modified scheme all persons with 65 years of age and above who are below poverty line (BPL) are eligible. The pension is provided @ Rs 325/- PM

Pension Sanctioning Authority
  • Chairman District Development Commissioner
  • Member Secretary District Social Welfare Officer
  • Member Assistant Commissioner (Dev.)
  • Member Chief Medical Officer

(B) National Family Benefit Scheme 
Financial Assistance @ 10000/ - is being provided to the family in case of death of primary bread earner of the family living below poverty line.

Pension Sanctioning Authority
  • Chairman Programme Officer
  • Member Secretary District Social Welfare Officer
  • Member Child Development Project Officer
  • Member Bock Medical Officer
  • Member Tehsil Social Welfare Officer
  • Member Block Development Officer. 
Benefits of National Social Assistance Programme
IGNOAPS Pension @Rs325/- PM. NFBS One time assitance of Rs 10000/- 

Eligibility Criteria
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension scheme (IGNOAPS) persons with 65 years of age and above who are below poverty line (BPL) are eligible.

National Family Benefit Scheme 
Assistance is being provided to the family in case of death of primary bread earner of the family living below poverty line.

Documents Required

  • BPL ration card
  • In case the applicant has not yet been issued a BPL ration card, the income certified by the concerned Chowkidar or Numberdar shall be taken as authentic for rural areas.
  • In urban areas, the income certified by the concerned Tehsildar shall be expected.
  • Proof of Age 
How To Apply
Applicants have to apply to the concerned TSWO against proper receipt. 

Whom To Contact
District Social Welfare Officer

Source of information  http://jksocialwelfare.nic.in


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