Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, a pension is provided to elderly citizens above the age of 60 years belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Sikkim |
| States and UTs | Sikkim |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Old Age, Pension, Below Poverty Line, Direct Benefit Transfer |
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