- Voluntary and contributory pension schemes
- Monthly contribution ranges from Rs.55 to Rs.200 depending upon the entry age of the beneficiary.
- Under this schemes, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.
Eligibility
- Should be an Indian Citizen
- Unorganised Workers (working as street vendors, agriculture related work, construction site workers, workers in industries of leather, handloom, mid-day meal, rickshaw or auto wheelers, rag picking, carpenters, fisherman’s etc.
- Age group of 18-40 years
- Monthly income is below Rs.15000 and not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt. funded).
Benefits
- After attaining the age of 60 yrs, beneficiaries are entitled to receive monthly assured pension of Rs.3000/-.
- On death of the beneficiary, spouse is eligible for 50% monthly pension.
- If husband and wife, both joins the scheme, they are eligible for Rs. 6000/- monthly pension jointly.