New Pension scheme for workers launched

Kerala government has launched a new pension scheme 'Swavalamban Yojana' for workers in the unorganised sector

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Sarthak Ray | August 30, 2011



The Kerala government has launched a new Central government pension scheme 'Swavalamban Yojana' for workers in the unorganised sector.

The scheme, introduced by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), plays a vital role in bringing the economic and social security initiatives of the union government, Jose K Mani, MP, said after launching the scheme at a function here yesterday.

In Kerala the scheme will be implemented through ESAF Microfinance, PFRDA executive director Padma Iyer Kaul said.

A person joining the scheme has to contribute Rs 1000 a year.

The government will also contribute an equal amount annually till 2013-14. Beneficiaries will be able to avail pension when they turn 60, based on the amount contributed.

 

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