National Social Assistance Programme
Social assistance support for eligible beneficiaries.
Central
Launched : 1995
Social assistance support for eligible beneficiaries.
The National Social Assistance Programme provides social assistance to eligible beneficiaries through different components. Eligibility, assistance, and application procedures depend on the applicable programme and government guidelines.
Social assistance benefits according to the applicable programme and government guidelines.
Applicants who meet the eligibility conditions of the applicable social assistance component.
Identity proof, age proof, bank account details, and other documents required by the implementing authority.
Applicants can contact the local government office, Gram Panchayat, or designated authority for the applicable assistance programme.
Contact the local government office or designated authority and submit the required application and documents.
Application procedures and benefit conditions vary according to the applicable programme.
| Scheme Type | Central |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Launch Year | 1995 |
| Beneficiary | Eligible elderly persons, widows, and persons with disabilities |
| Status | active |
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