National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
A recent evaluation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), commissioned by the Union Ministry of Rural Development, found that the centre’s contribution to social pensions has lost much of its value due to inflation.
What is NSAP?
- Launch: It was launched in 1995 and is a key social welfare scheme.
- Pension to Vulnerable: It provides pensions to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities.
- Funds: Funds under NSAP are released to States/UTs based on the number of beneficiaries’ digitized or State/UT-wise cap, whichever is lower.
- Thereafter, pensions are disbursed to beneficiaries at district/panchayat level by the State/UT.
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