As the digital life certificate deadline nears, here's a step-by-step guide on how to download a digital copy of your Jeevan Pramaan Patra, the last date, and other relevant information
India Post Payments Bank to offer facility for millions of EPS retirees
The Mercer report has flagged limited coverage of informal workers, poor adequacy, and regulatory fragmentation as key challenges for India's pension framework
Recently the central government extended the deadline for eligible employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to exercise their option to join the UPS till 30 November
The model was formally launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an event organised by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on October 1
PFRDA chairman S Ramann said discussions with Sebi are underway to allow pension funds to trade in select commodity derivatives, with metals likely to be prioritised
APY is a voluntary, contributory pension scheme, focused on the poor, the underprivileged, and workers in the unorganised sector
The new scheme provides a guaranteed monthly pension, lump sum payout, and interest-bearing arrears for NPS subscribers who retired on or before 31 March 2025
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Other contributions, including provisions for Provident Fund and Employee Pension Scheme, stood at Rs 937 crore last fiscal
Employees retiring just before their annual increment will now get a notional hike for pension, no arrears, but a big win for post-retirement income.
The EPS, which came into effect in November 1995, is administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
Annuity payment can be done yearly, half-yearly, quarterly and monthly, says company
NPS is one of the lowest-cost pension schemes globally and its framework is based on a defined contribution model, which ensures that future payouts are determined by market fluctuations
Experts say that criterion may increase labour force participation
Under CPPS, a beneficiary will be able to withdraw pension from any bank and there will be no need for to visit the bank for verification at the time of commencement of pension
Seven states even saw decline, says RBI's 'Handbook of Statistics on Indian States'
In CPPS, there will be no need for pensioners to visit the bank for any verification at the time of commencement of pension and the pension shall be immediately credited upon release, ministry stated
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has launched the third nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaign, which is being held in 800 cities and districts across the country
Pension Parishad shared testimonies from affected pensioners, including the elderly, disabled, and widowed individuals who have been denied their pensions due to various administrative and digital bar