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Difficulty: MediumSocial Sector Initiatives, Welfare Schemes, and Social Security Architecture

Consider the following statements regarding the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) in India:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It directly aims to fulfill the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 41 of the Constitution of India regarding public assistance in cases of old age, disablement, and sickness.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 only
  2. B
    2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2Answer
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Both statements are correct. The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a flagship social security initiative launched in 1995. It operates as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme administered by the Ministry of Rural Development, providing financial assistance to senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities living below the poverty line. Furthermore, it directly operationalizes Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which instructs the State to provide public assistance in cases of old age, disablement, and undeserved want.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the administrative and funding nature of NSAP.
The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on August 15, 1995, and functions as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Verifying the nodal ministry and scheme classification.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding the constitutional foundation of NSAP.
Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the State to secure public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement, which forms the direct basis for social security schemes like NSAP.
Verifying the constitutional linkage under Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
3
Synthesize the statement evaluations to select the correct option.
Since both statements are factually correct, the option representing 'Both 1 and 2' is the correct choice.
Combining findings from step 1 and step 2.

Key Concept

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 41)
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Topics

Social Sector Initiatives, Welfare Schemes, and Social Security Architecture