NSAP & Drone Didi & Atal Pension Flashcards
NSAP launched on?
15th Aug 1995
Which articles of the constitution does NSAP take inspiration from?
Art 41 & 42
Of the Directive Principles of State Policy
Which article directs the state to secure the right to work, education and public assistance in certain cases such as unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement?
Article 41 of DPSP
Which article in the constitution states that the state shall make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief
Article 42 of Directive Principles of State Policy
Full form of NSAP
National Social Assistance Scheme
What are the 5 sub-schemes of NSAP?
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme - NOAPS
- IG National Widow Pension Scheme - NWPS
- IG National Disability Pension Scheme - NDPS
- National Family Benefit Scheme - NFBS
- Annapurna Scheme
What is the allowance for 65 year old Ramesh under NOAPS?
Rs. 200/month
500 if he was above 80
43 year old widow is entitled to how much pension under NWPS?
Rs. 300
For widows above 60 yrs: Rs. 500 per month
A 20 year old disabled person is eligible to how much pension under NDPS?
Rs. 300 per month
Rs. 500 for 80 years+
Some states and UTs have announced additional top-ups for beneficiaries of NDPS, they range from?
+Rs. 50 to +Rs. 3000
Per beneficiary, per month
According to Census 2011, what is the % of people in India who are senior citizens?
8.6%
Acc. To UNFPA, this is estimated to become 15% by 2036
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act was passed in?
2007
What is the eligibility of NDPS
Must have a disability of 80% or more as per the Disabilities Act 1995 and
Be of 18 years of age at least
Assistance to bereaved family in the event of death of breadwinner under NFBS is?
Rs. 20,000
In case of death by any cause
Is a homemaker included under the terms breadwinner?
Yes
Anyone who provides for the household, including women who are home makers or unmarried adults with dependent parents and minor siblings
Under National Family Benefit Scheme, household includes?
Spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters and dependent parents
Or
For unmarried adult’s death: minor siblings and dependent parents
Which sub-scheme aims at providing food security to it’s beneficiaries?
Annapurna Scheme (2001)