Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 8 crore
On 25 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana, administered by PFRDA, had crossed 8 crore.
Summary
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), crossed 8 crore gross enrolments, the Ministry of Finance said on 25 July 2025, with 39 lakh new subscribers added in FY 2025-26 alone. The milestone comes in the scheme's 10th anniversary year; APY was launched on 9 May 2015. APY is a voluntary, contributory pension scheme open to Indian citizens aged 18-40 who are not and have never been income tax payers, and guarantees a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60, the same pension to the spouse, and return of the corpus to the nominee.
Key facts
- Announced
- 25 July 2025
- Gross enrolments
- Over 8 crore
- FY 2025-26 additions
- 39 lakh
- Administered by
- PFRDA
- Launched
- 9 May 2015
- Eligibility
- Age 18-40; not income tax payers
- Pension
- ₹1,000-₹5,000/month after 60
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which body administers the Atal Pension Yojana, whose gross enrolments crossed 8 crore in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — PFRDA
PIB (25 July 2025): APY, a flagship social security scheme administered by PFRDA, surpassed 8 crore gross enrolments.
What is the eligible entry age for the Atal Pension Yojana?
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Correct answer: B — 18-40 years
PIB: APY is open to all Indian citizens between 18-40 years, except those who are or have been income tax payers.