New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Three Jan Suraksha Schemes, which completed 11 years of providing social security cover, have reached 94.5 crore in cumulative enrolments, the government said on Saturday.Launched on May 9, 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the schemes — Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — were envisioned to extend affordable financial protection to all, particularly the underserved and vulne…
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New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The way forward for India’s pension ecosystem lies in a calibrated expansion of both contributory and non-contributory schemes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday, adding that engagement with state governments, cooperatives, farmer networks, and gig-platform companies can ensure last-mile reach. The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) has laid the groundwork for a vibrant pension system, offering a range of options for its users and covering a…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) In a bid to enhance the ease of living for pensioners and family pensioners, the government is slated to hold the 58th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop in Pune on December 29.In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has introduced several progressive measures in pension policy and the digitisation of pension-related processes.As part of these ongoing efforts, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will inau…