Which of the following is a scheme of Government of India that provides financial assistance to the elderly, windows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pension?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) National Social Assistance Programme.
· The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a welfare program by the Government of India that provides financial assistance to the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions.
· NSAP was launched in 1995 and aims to ensure a minimum level of income for the beneficiaries and to improve their quality of life.
· The scheme includes components like the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), and Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS).
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· Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS): Aims to provide food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 years of age and their mothers.
· Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A financial inclusion program aiming to provide affordable access to financial services such as banking, savings, and credit.
· National Pension Scheme (NPS): A retirement savings scheme aimed at providing old age security to all citizens, particularly the workforce in the unorganized sector.