How many components were there in the National Social Assistance Programme when it was first introduced?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

MP Mahila Supervisor Official Paper (Held on: 28 Mar, 2017 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is '3'

Key Points

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):
- The NSAP was launched by the Government of India in 1995 to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions.
- When it was first introduced, NSAP comprised three main components: the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), the National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), and the National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS).
- These schemes were aimed at ensuring a minimum standard of living for the most vulnerable sections of society.

Additional Information

Expansion and Evolution:
- Over time, the NSAP has evolved to include additional components and has seen modifications to better address the needs of the target populations.
- The program now includes schemes like the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) and the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS).