Atal Pension Yojana

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...

January 21, 2026 1:17 PM

Cabinet clears continuation of Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) till the financial year 2030-31, along with the extension of government funding support for promotional and developmental activities as well as gap funding. The decision aims to strengthen the scheme’s sustainability while expanding its outreach among workers in the unorganised sector. Under the approved framework, government support will continue for awareness g...

December 1, 2025 10:35 PM

Atal Pension Yojana enrolments cross 8.34 crore; women form 48% of subscribers

The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed 8.34 crore enrolments, according to data shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Women constitute 48% of the total subscribers, reflecting significant participation from female beneficiaries across the country. Launched in May 2015, APY aims to build a universal social security system for citizens, particularly workers in the unorganised sector. The scheme is open to individuals aged 18 to 40 years who have a savings bank or post-office account. Subscribers ...

March 19, 2025 10:39 AM

India achieves significant milestones in financial inclusion: over 55 crore Jan-Dhan accounts opened

India has reached significant milestones in financial inclusion, with the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), launched through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August 2014, recording the opening of over 55.02 crore Jan-Dhan accounts as of March 7. Of these, 36.63 crore accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas, underscoring the scheme's reach in underserved regions. The Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, shared this information in a written reply to the R...

October 9, 2024 11:30 AM

Atal Pension Yojana enrollments cross 7 crore mark, over 56 lakh new subscribers added in FY 2024-25

Total enrollments under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have surpassed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh new enrollments recorded in the current financial year 2024-25, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance. Launched on May 9, 2015, the Atal Pension Yojana is a flagship social security initiative by the central government aimed at providing pension coverage to vulnerable sections of society. The scheme guarantees a lifelong pension to the subscriber and extends this benefit to the spouse...