As of April 2025, over 6 crore citizens have subscribed to the National Pension System (NPS).
Ministry of Labour plans to add OTP-based eKYC for PM-SYM to boost enrollment ease.
Major banks now support APY contributions via UPI AutoPay.
Centralized pension tracking system launched for seniors.
Effective July 2025, Bihar increased pensions for elderly and widows.
Cabinet approved ₹500 hike for old age and disability pensions.
Tier-I NPS delivered 10.2% annual return, outperforming traditional savings.
Outreach and mobile vans boosted rural enrollment sharply.
Cash assistance rolled out to over 50 lakh EWS women in Odisha.
12% hike under consideration to adjust for inflation.
Scheme now includes handloom workers and single women.
Now supported through Android smartphones.
APY popularity continues to grow in rural India.
Flat ₹2,000/month for all elderly residents announced.
Only Aadhaar and death certificate needed now.
Eligible beneficiaries get ₹1,200/month support.
Helpline launched for pension-related support via IPPB.
States must clear pending cases within 60 days.
Assam, Karnataka, and Maharashtra pilot UPI-based pensions.
Entry age for APY may rise to expand inclusiveness.
Chatbot supports queries on APY, NPS in English & Hindi.
Will offer monthly pension with interest-linked payout.
Central pension schemes will pay on 1st each month now.
New scheme in works for widows and abandoned women.
Unified dashboard introduced for all schemes.
Aadhaar-based monthly check to auto-verify pensioners.
₹1,000/month restarted for eligible registered workers.
Centralized complaint redressal now accessible online.
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