Which of the following groups are not covered under National Social Assistance Programme ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2: Destitute Children
The government also has a variety of other social security programmes to help a few specific groups. National Social Assistance Programme is one such programme initiated by the central government. Under this programme, elderly people who do not have anyone to take care of them are given pension to sustain themselves. Poor women who are destitute and widows are also covered under this scheme.