Q. Consider the following statements about the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):

1. The programme is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2. The programme is being implemented in rural as well as urban areas of the country
3. It has been included under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 2 & 3 Only
Notes: First statement is incorrect because National Social Assistance Programme is administered by Ministry of Rural Development. Second statement is correct as the programme is being implemented in rural as well as in urban areas of the country. Third statement is also correct. The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) has been included under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme. The NSAP comprises of five sub-schemes namely Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) and Annapurna Scheme. The schemes of NSAP are implemented both in urban and rural areas, by the Social Welfare Department in the States.