Identify the programme that the  government has adopted to help the elderly people and poor and destitute women ?

National Social Assistance Programme

The correct answer is option (3) : National Social Assistance Programme

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. 

Note: This Question is from Old NCERT Book i.e. before rationalisation.