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The 'National Social Assistance Programme' (NSAP) is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides financial assistance to elderly persons, widows, and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions, exclusively targeting households Below the Poverty Line (BPL).

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  2. False

Answer: True

NSAP represents a significant commitment to social security for the most vulnerable demographics who lack any other means of subsistence. It comprises schemes like the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) and the National Family Benefit Scheme. Eligibility is strictly tied to the deprivation criteria defined by the government (historically BPL, now aligned with SECC parameters), ensuring the safety net reaches the absolute poorest.

Topic Indian Economy - Schemes
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL
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