What is the age criteria for the subscribers of Atal Pension Yojana? 

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  1. 20 - 30 Years
  2. 25 - 35 Years
  3. 18 - 40 Years
  4. 40 - 60 Years

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Option 3 : 18 - 40 Years
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The correct answer is 18-40.

Key Points

  • Atal Pension Yojana:-
    • It is a government-backed pension scheme targeted at unorganized sector workers.
    • It was launched in 2015 to provide a defined pension to all eligible subscribers.
    • The pension amount depends on the age of the subscriber at the time of joining the scheme, the contribution amount, and the tenure of the contribution.
    • The minimum age of entry is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years.
    • The subscriber has to make regular contributions till the age of 60 years to receive the pension benefits.
    • The amount of contribution depends on the age of entry and the pension amount chosen by the subscriber. 
    • Under the APY, a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs. 1,000/- or 2,000/- or 3,000/- or 4,000 or 5,000/- per month will be given at 60 years depending on the subscribers' contributions. 
    • APY replaced the Swavalamban Yojana.
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