The primary body providing free legal aid to persons based on income ceilings set by the respective State Legal Services Authorities.
NALSA Income-Based Legal Aid
Provides legal services and counsel to citizens whose annual income does not exceed the limit prescribed by the state (often ₹3,00,000 or more).
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Manages poverty alleviation and social security schemes specifically for households identified as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Umbrella program for social security pensions (Old Age, Widow, Disability) where BPL status (low income) is the fundamental eligibility criterion.
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MGNREGP (Employment Guarantee)
Guarantees wage employment for rural households to support low-income families in securing a basic livelihood.
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