National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) scheme, recently seen in news, is administered by

A. Ministry of Rural Development

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Home Affairs

D. Ministry of Science and Technology

Explanation:

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development in its report submitted to the Lok Sabha said that the Centre must increase the “meagre” pensions provided for poor senior citizens, widows and disabled people. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.