Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana

In a landmark decision, the government has decided to launch a pension scheme for farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana. About the Scheme The scheme aims to provide small and marginal farmers with a minimum fixed pension of Rs ..

Cabinet Approves Pension Scheme for Small Traders

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a new scheme which assures minimum monthly pension of Rs 3,000 to all shopkeepers, retail traders and self-employed persons after attaining the age of 60 years. About the Pension ..

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM- SYM)

The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) announced in the interim budget 2019 has been notified by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Features of the PM-SYM PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme on a 50:50 basis where ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana

The government of Odisha announced a hike of Rs 200 per month in the social security pension under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY). The Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) is a pension scheme under the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana: Cabinet doubles investment limit for senior citizens

The Union Cabinet has approved doubling of investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY). It also extended time limits for subscription from ay 2018 to March, 2020. These decisions were ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018