Module 19: Social Security - Universal Senior Citizen & Disability Pensions

📖 Chapter 10 of 10 🧩 Module 22 of 36 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 1 MCQs

Topic Part 1 of 2

Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Scheme:

Launched as a landmark universal pension in April 2019. Every senior citizen aged 60 years and above (who does not receive any other government or social security pension) is eligible:

Age group 60–79 years: Rs. 400 per month
Age group 80 years and above: Rs. 500 per month

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):

IGNOAPS (Old Age): Individuals aged 60–79 years receive Rs. 600 per month, and those aged 80+ receive Rs. 700 per month (with state top-up of Rs. 200).
IGNWPS (Widow): BPL widows aged 40–79 years receive Rs. 600 per month (state top-up of Rs. 100).
IGNDPS (Disability): BPL individuals aged 18–79 years with severe disabilities receive Rs. 200 per month (plus state top-up).

Allied Emergency Schemes:

Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme (2012-13): Lump-sum grant of Rs. 20,000 upon the death of the breadwinner due to accident or criminal act.
Kabir Antyesti Anudan Yojana (2007-08): One-time grant of Rs. 3,000 to BPL families for performing funeral rites.
Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme: Rs. 1,500 per month cash allowance for leprosy patients.
Inter-Caste Marriage Grant: Rs. 50,000 provided to the bride entering an inter-caste marriage.

⭐ Key Points

Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme (2012-13): Lump-sum grant of Rs. 20,000 upon the death of the breadwinner due to accident or criminal act.
Kabir Antyesti Anudan Yojana (2007-08): One-time grant of Rs. 3,000 to BPL families for performing funeral rites.
Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme: Rs. 1,500 per month cash allowance for leprosy patients.
Inter-Caste Marriage Grant: Rs. 50,000 provided to the bride entering an inter-caste marriage.

📌 One-line Q&A

Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme (2012-13): Lump-sum grant of Rs. 20,000 upon the death of the breadwinner due to accident or criminal act.
Kabir Antyesti Anudan Yojana (2007-08): One-time grant of Rs. 3,000 to BPL families for performing funeral rites.
Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme: Rs. 1,500 per month cash allowance for leprosy patients.
Inter-Caste Marriage Grant: Rs. 50,000 provided to the bride entering an inter-caste marriage.

Questions 1 MCQs

Answer this question, then use Next.

What one-time grant is provided for performing death rituals under the Kabir Antyesti Anudan Yojana?

Kabir Antyesti Anudan Yojana provides a one-time grant of Rs. 3,000 to BPL families for funeral rites.

Question 1 of 1

One-liners

Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.

Chief Minister Family Benefit Scheme (2012-13): Lump-sum grant of ______ upon the death of the breadwinner due to accident or criminal act.

Rs. 20,000

Kabir Antyesti Anudan Yojana (2007-08): One-time grant of ______ to BPL families for performing funeral rites.

Rs. 3,000

Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme: ______ cash allowance for leprosy patients.

Rs. 1,500 per month

Inter-Caste Marriage Grant: ______ provided to the bride entering an inter-caste marriage.

Rs. 50,000