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ANNAPURNA

ANNAPURNA. Annapurna. It was launched in 2000. To cover senior citizens who are 65 years of age or above who though eligible for old age pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) but are not getting the pension.

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ANNAPURNA

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  1. ANNAPURNA

  2. Annapurna • It was launched in 2000. • To cover senior citizens who are 65 years of age or above who though eligible for old age pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) but are not getting the pension. • The beneficiaries are entitled to 10 Kgs of free food grains per person per month.

  3. Cont. • From 2002–2003 it has been transferred to State Plan along with the National Social Assistance Programme. • With the pension amount enhanced to Rs. 200/- a month, absence of a matching increase in the entitlement under Annapurna makes it even less lucrative and beneficial and of lower value.

  4. Supreme Court Orders: • As with other food-related schemes, the Supreme Court order of 28th November 2001 calls for prompt implementation of Annapurna (“the States/Union Territories are directed to identify the beneficiaries and distribute the grain latest by 1st January, 2002”). • 2. As with NOAPS and NFBS, this scheme is not to be discontinued or restricted in any way without the permission of the Supreme Court

  5. Issues. • It status is not vey clear . • Field reports suggest that the coverage is very limited. • Occassional reports that scheme has been discontinued in some states. • Now the NOAPS has been universalised, it may not be implemented any more.

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