With reference to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), consider the following statements: 1. It is a central sector scheme. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 3. The 'Annapurna Scheme' is covered under this programme. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), consider the following statements:
1.It is a central sector scheme.
2.It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
3.The ‘Annapurna Scheme’ is covered under this programme.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 3 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: Introduced on 15 August 1995, the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.

Statement 3 is correct: The NSAP at present comprises five sub-schemes as its components –

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)
Annapurna Scheme

Source: PIB

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