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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is a social welfare scheme launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India in February 2019. It primarily covers poor labourers in the unorganised sector in the age group of 18 years to maximum 40 years.
It was announced in the interim budget of 2019 as a scheme for people who work in unorganized sectors. Unorganized sectors include rickshaw pullers, street vendors, mid-day meal workers, head loaders, brick kiln workers, cobblers, rag pickers, domestic workers, washer men, home-based workers, own account workers, agricultural workers, construction workers, beedi workers, handloom workers, leather workers, audio- visual workers or in similar other occupations. India has an estimated 42 crore such unorganised workers across the country.
Under this scheme, the beneficiary would receive a minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000 per month, after attaining the age of 60 years. If the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension as family pension.
About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
One can enrol for this scheme through online or at the nearest CSC (Common Service Centre). Online enrolment is done through the ‘Digital Seva Connect’ portal.
Offline enrolment steps are given below:
Contact your nearest CSC centre. Location of CSC centre can be ascertained from the information page on web sites of LIC of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment and CSC.
Carry the following documents while visiting the CSC:
Eligible applicants should be
Applicants should NOT be
The PM-SYM will be a Public Sector Scheme operated by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and operated through Life Insurance Corporation of India and CSC's e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV). LIC will be the Pension Fund Manager, which will be responsible for making the pension payouts.
Taking into consideration the difficulties and unpredictable nature of Unorganized Workers' (UW) employability, the scheme's exit arrangements have been held flexible.
If a subscriber has not made consistent and regular contributions to his account, he/she will be allowed to regularize it by paying the entire outstanding dues, along with any penalty charges as decided by the Government.
Beneficiaries join the scheme when they are between 18 – 40 years of age and contribute till 60 years of age. Once they attain the age of 60 years, they will start receiving a monthly pension of Rs.3000 by DBT, which comes with the benefit of family pension, as the case may be.
1. How many years should a beneficiary contribute to this scheme?
The applicant has to contribute a fixed amount till he / she turns 60.
2. Who is not entitled to join this scheme?
Individuals covered under any statutory Social Security Scheme such as NPS, ESIC, EPFO and an income tax payee are not entitled to join the scheme.
3. Where should I submit my application for enrollment?
You may approach your nearest Common Service Centre for enrolment facilities.
4. Do I need to give proof of my date of birth or income?
No need for separate proofs for date of birth or income of the applicant. The basis of enrolment would be self-certification and the Aadhaar number produced during the application process. Nonetheless, the applicant may incur sufficient penalty in case of any false declaration.
End Note
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is a scheme that aims at securing pension for old age people of the unorganized sector. With an assured pension amount every month, workers in the unorganised sector will be able to lead a comfortable life in their retirement years.
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