CentralPension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000–₹5,000 from age 60 for the unorganised sector.
Financial InclusionSocial Welfare
Social Welfare Schemes in India
Pensions and support for vulnerable groups. Explore 9 government schemes for social welfare with eligibility, benefits, and the official source for each.
9 scheme(s) in this category
CentralNational Health Authority, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
₹5 lakh per family per year free secondary and tertiary hospitalisation cover for vulnerable families.
Health & NutritionSocial Welfare
StateGovernment of Assam (Health & Family Welfare)
Chief Minister's Ayushman Asom Yojana (CMAAY)
₹5 lakh family health cover for all eligible resident families of Assam.
Health & NutritionSocial Welfare
CentralMinistry of Labour & Employment
eShram – National Database for Unorganised Workers
Free registration of unorganised workers to link them with welfare schemes and a UAN card.
Employment & JobsSocial Welfare
CentralMinistry of Rural Development
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment per year for rural households.
Employment & JobsSocial Welfare
CentralMinistry of Rural Development
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Monthly pensions for poor elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities.
Social Welfare
CentralMinistry of Finance
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
₹2 lakh life cover at just ₹436/year for adults with a bank account.
Financial InclusionSocial Welfare
CentralMinistry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Free LPG gas connection to women from below-poverty-line households for clean cooking fuel.
Women & ChildrenSocial Welfare
CentralDepartment of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
Stand-Up India
Bank loans of ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to start a business.
EntrepreneurshipWomen & Children
Frequently asked
Questions about social welfare schemes
What pension schemes exist for the elderly?
The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) covers old-age, widow, and disability pensions, while Atal Pension Yojana is a contributory option for workers.
What is the National Social Assistance Programme?
NSAP provides social pensions to eligible elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities from below-poverty-line households. Confirm criteria on the official source.
Are there schemes for persons with disabilities?
Yes — disability pensions under NSAP and schemes for Divyang beneficiaries exist. Verify eligibility on the official source linked per scheme.