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PFRDA Launches NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra to Boost Pension Awareness Nationwide
- •The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched the first phase of the NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra on NPS Diwas 2026, aiming to expand pension awareness and access across India.
- •Four Pension Yatras were simultaneously flagged off from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, each covering districts in its respective State/UT for 15 days, with 12 more planned over the next six months.
- •NPS Sanchay is a simplified variant of the National Pension System designed for individuals in informal and self-employed sectors, first-time investors, and those who find investment choices complex.
- •NPS Sanchay allows subscribers to join without selecting an investment option initially, providing a predefined pattern where 75% is invested in government securities and corporate bonds, and 25% in equity, with the option to modify later.
- •Indian citizens aged 18 to 85 can open an NPS Sanchay account with an initial contribution of ’250 and subsequent contributions from ’10, with no mandatory minimum annual contribution.
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The NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra is a nationwide awareness initiative launched by the PFRDA on October 1, 2026, to expand pension access. Four initial Yatras were flagged off simultaneously from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, with each Yatra traveling across regional districts for 15 days alongside 12 more planned over the next six months.
NPS Sanchay provides a predefined investment pattern aligned with Central and State Government NPS subscribers, removing the need to select options at joining. Under this structure, 75% of contributions are invested in government securities and corporate bonds, while 25% is allocated to equities.
Any Indian citizen aged between 18 and 85 years can open an NPS Sanchay account. Accounts can be initiated with a minimum contribution of ₹250, with subsequent contributions starting from ₹10 and no mandatory minimum annual contribution required.
