What are the key features of Atal Pension Yojana APY 1 This social security scheme was introduced as...........

Finance (Phase -I & II) Financial Inclusion

What are the key features of Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

1.This social security scheme was introduced as a replacement to previous government’s Swavalamban Yojana NPS Lite, which wasn’t well accepted by people.

2.Aims to help these workers save money for their old age while they are working and guarantees returns post retirement.

3.The scheme also promises a co-contribution by Central Government of 50% of the total prescribed contribution by a worker, up to Rs. 1000 per annum.

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Explanation:

Objective & Key Features :-

Launched in June 2015.
This social security scheme was introduced as a replacement to previous government’s Swavalamban Yojana NPS Lite, which wasn’t well accepted by people.
Aims to help these workers save money for their old age while they are working and guarantees returns post retirement.
The scheme also promises a co-contribution by Central Government of 50% of the total prescribed contribution by a worker, up to Rs. 1000 per annum.
APY is a periodic contribution based pension plan and promises a fixed pension of Rs 1000/ Rs 2000/ Rs 3000/ Rs 4000 or Rs 5000.