Parliament Question: Pension under PM-SYM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 103 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026 PENSION UNDER PM-SYM

103. SHRI RAVI CHANDRA VADDIRAJU:

Will the Minister of Labour and Employment be pleased to state:

(a) the number of beneficiaries currently enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme;

(b) the details of 50: 50 contribution model and how Government ensures that matching contributions are credited in a timely manner;

(c) whether the Ministry has launched any new facilitation centres or "Facilitation Desks" at LIC or EPFO offices to assist workers with the enrollment process; and

(d) the measures being taken to increase awareness of minimum assured pension of ₹3,000 among street vendors and rickshaw pullers? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (d): The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme was launched in February, 2019 in order to provide old age protection to the workers of unorganised sector. This is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Under the scheme, a monthly assured pension of Rs. 3000/- is provided to the unorganised workers after attaining the age of 60 years. The workers in the age group of 18 to 40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 15000/- or less and not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt. funded) are eligible to join the scheme. The monthly contribution amount ranges from Rs. 55/- to Rs.

200/-, depending upon the entry age of the beneficiary. Under the scheme, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.

Enrolment in the Scheme is done through the Common Service Centres, with its network of about 4 lakh Centres across the country.

Eligible unorganised workers can also self-enroll through visiting the portal www.maandhan.in.

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As on 22.01.2026, more than 52 lakh beneficiaries have been enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM- SYM) pension scheme including bulk registration.

The steps taken by the Government to increase awareness of this

scheme are as follows:

(i) Holding periodic review meeting with States/ UTs.

(ii) Common Services Centres (CSCs) are given an incentive on every eligible person enrolled in PM-SYM.

(iii) Launch of new features: Voluntary EXIT, Revival Module, Claim Status, and Account Statement.

(iv) Extension of revival of dormant accounts from 1 year to 3 years.

(v) Two-way integration of PM-SYM and eShram.

(vi) SMS campaign to create awareness.

(vii) Addressing Chief Secretaries of States regarding enrolment under PM-SYM scheme.

(viii) organising a nationwide special registration drive for unorganised workers under PM-SYM scheme in phase wise as:

Phase I: Urban Areas

Duration: 15th January 2026 – 15th February 2026

Phase II: Rural Areas

Duration: 16th February 2026 – 15th March 2026. *****