FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Annapurna Scheme has been launched with effect from 1st April, 2000. It aims at providing food security to meet the requirement of those senior citizens who, though eligible, have remained uncovered under the National Old Age Pension Scheme(NOAPS).

Detailed explanation-2: -Under this scheme, 10 Kgs of food grains is distributed per month free of cost to destitute above the age of 65 years with no or meager subsistence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), Ministry of Rural Development provides a monthly pension of Rs. 200/-to persons in the age group of 60 to 79 years belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Detailed explanation-4: -Criteria for Annapurna Scheme Eligibility: At least 65 years old must be the applicant’s age. The applicant should be living in extreme poverty and not have a regular source of income. Pensioners of the National Old Age Pension Scheme or the State Pension Scheme cannot apply.

Detailed explanation-5: -ANNAPURNA SCHEME Indigent senior citizens of 65 years of age or above who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) are provided 10 kgs. of foodgrains per person per month free of cost under the scheme.