​National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) came into effect on 15 August. Identify the year.​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) 1995.

Explanation:

• The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on 15 August 1995 to provide financial assistance to elderly individuals, widows, and persons with disabilities living below the poverty line.

Information Booster:

• NSAP schemes and their launch years:
  • Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) – 1995.
  • Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) – 2009.
  • Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) – 2009.
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development.
• Current Minister (2025): Shivraj Singh Chauhan
• Aims to provide a social safety net for vulnerable sections of society.