April 22, 2026 5:02 PM
Atal Pension Yojana crosses 9 crore enrolments, records highest annual subscriber addition
The government’s flagship social security initiative, Atal Pension Yojana (APY), has crossed a major milestone, with total gross enrolments surpassing 9 crore subscribers as of April 21, 2026. The scheme also recorded its highest-ever annual addition, with over 1.35 crore new subscribers joining during the financial year 2025-26, reflecting its expanding reach and growing acceptance among citizens, particularly in the unorganised sector. Launched in May 2015, APY is administered by the Pensi...