Under which scheme is pension provided to all people aged 60 years or above and belonging to a household below the poverty line?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) IGNOAPS.
· IGNOAPS stands for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme.
· This scheme provides a monthly pension to elderly people who are 60 years or older and belong to households below the poverty line (BPL).
· The pension amount varies, but the central government provides a base amount, which can be supplemented by the state governments.
· The scheme aims to ensure a basic level of financial support to elderly citizens in need.
Information Booster:
· IGNDPS:. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme. Provides pensions to disabled individuals aged 18 years and older, belonging to BPL households.
· NFBS: National Family Benefit Scheme. Provides a lump sum family benefit to households below the poverty line on the death of the primary breadwinner.
· IGNWPS: Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme. Provides pensions to widows aged 40 years or above, belonging to BPL households.