Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Atal Pension Yojana Crosses 8 Crore Enrollments Milestone
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a pension plan for Indian citizens, has reached over 8 crore people enrolled.
This plan, aimed at the poor and unorganized workers, added 39 lakh new members in the current financial year.
Launched in 2015, it offers a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 after age 60, and the same pension for the spouse after the subscriber's death.
The scheme is managed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), with outreach programs.
It is open to Indian citizens aged 18-40, but excludes income tax payers.
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) surpasses 8 crore enrollments.
APY added 39 lakh new subscribers in the current fiscal year (FY26).
The scheme celebrates its 10th anniversary since its launch on May 9, 2015.
APY provides a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to 5,000 post-60 years of age.
The scheme is for Indian citizens aged 18-40; income tax payers are ineligible.
- Who
- The Ministry of Finance announced the milestone.
- What
- Atal Pension Yojana (APY) enrollment surpassed 8 crore.
- When
- The milestone was reached in FY26, celebrating its 10th anniversary since May 9, 2015.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide a social security system, ensuring a guaranteed monthly pension for subscribers.
- Total Enrollments
- Over 8 crore
- New Subscribers in FY26
- 39 lakh
- Launch Date
- May 9, 2015
- Age Eligibility
- 18-40 years
- Pension Amount
- Rs 1,000 to 5,000 monthly
- Income Tax Payers
- Ineligible