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National Pensions Scheme
The National Pensions Scheme which was introduced in 1976 provides for the following payments:

Non Contributory Benefits - Financed by Government on a Universal Basis, i.e., without means-test consisting of:

Contributory Benefits - To insured persons or their dependents, if contributions have been paid to the National Pensions Fund, comprising:

Other Contributary benefits - To insured persons or their dependents, if contributions have been paid to the National Pensions Fund, comprising:

Compensation to insured workers - (or their dependants) injured at work - Industrial Injury Benefits:

Financial Assistance (Social Aid) - Financial assistance to persons facing severe personal hardship:

Other Social Assistance & Allowances - Financial assistance to persons facing severe personal hardship: