Beneficiaries of National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) from 2002-03 to 2014-15

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) or National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) is a social sector scheme and forms part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) which came into effect from 15th August, 1995. This scheme provides social assistance for the old age persons.

The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 6697509 in 2002-03. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 6624000 in 2003-04. It decreased by -73509 as compared to 2002-03. In percentage terms, the decrease was -1.1% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 8079386 in 2004-05. It increased by 1455386 as compared to 2003-04. In percentage terms, the growth was 21.97% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 8002598 in 2005-06. It decreased by -76788 as compared to 2004-05. In percentage terms, the decrease was -0.95% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 8708837 in 2006-07. It increased by 706239 as compared to 2005-06. In percentage terms, the growth was 8.83% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 11514026 in 2007-08. It increased by 2805189 as compared to 2006-07. In percentage terms, the growth was 32.21% during the period. The maximum annual growth in percentage terms in number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS of 32.21% was recorded during the year 2007-08.

The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 15020640 in 2008-09. It increased by 3506614 as compared to 2007-08. In percentage terms, the growth was 30.46% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 16333578 in 2009-10. It increased by 1312938 as compared to 2008-09. In percentage terms, the growth was 8.74% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 17059756 in 2010-11. It increased by 726178 as compared to 2009-10. In percentage terms, the growth was 4.45% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 21384404 in 2011-12. It increased by 4324648 as compared to 2010-11. In percentage terms, the growth was 25.35% during the period. The maximum annual growth in number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS of 4324648 was recorded during the year 2011-12.

The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 22712043 in 2012-13. It increased by 1327639 as compared to 2011-12. In percentage terms, the growth was 6.21% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 22331089 in 2013-14. It decreased by -380954 as compared to 2012-13. In percentage terms, the decrease was -1.68% during the period. The number of beneficiaries reported under NOAPS/IGNOAPS was 22981127 in 2014-15. It increased by 650038 as compared to 2013-14. In percentage terms, the growth was 2.91% during the period.

Note: NA: Not Available; Original Source: Ministry of Rural Development and also published in statistical year book 2016 by MOSPI.