Hardeep Jamwal, Journalist (JNM), Jammu
A district-level outreach program under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) will be organized in Jammu on July 10, aimed at providing financial security in old age to individuals in the unorganized sector. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Country Inn, Jammu, where eligible individuals can enroll in the scheme on the spot.
The program is being organized by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the guidance of the Jammu & Kashmir UT Level Bankers’ Committee (UTLBC), and in coordination with the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) and the Lead District Manager, SBI Jammu.
Senior officials from PFRDA, UTLBC, various banks, government departments, and financial institutions will be present at the event. Detailed information regarding the benefits of the Atal Pension Yojana will be provided, on-the-spot enrollment facilities will be available, and ‘Bank Mitras’ (banking correspondents) and institutions performing exceptionally well will be felicitated.
What is the Atal Pension Yojana?
The Atal Pension Yojana is a social security scheme of the Central Government that provides a guaranteed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60. This scheme is specifically designed for daily wage laborers, drivers, shopkeepers, domestic workers, and other workers in the unorganized sector.
Officials have appealed to eligible citizens to attend the event on July 10 to gather information about the scheme and ensure their future financial security by enrolling on the spot.
