The government has introduced new features and expanded outreach efforts to improve the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme.
PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme aimed at providing the financial security to workers in the unorganised sector.
It is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and Managed by LIC of India.
The Government of India matches the worker’s contribution on a 1:1 basis.
Minimum Assured Pension is ₹3,000 per month after 60 years of age.
If the beneficiary passes away, the spouse receives 50% of the pension amount as a family pension.