PFRDA celebrates NPS Diwas 2025; NPS crosses 9 crore subscribers
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) celebrated NPS Diwas on 1 October 2025 in New Delhi, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said pension planning is a necessity for every citizen.
Summary
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) celebrated NPS Diwas 2025 in New Delhi on 1 October 2025 under the theme 'Inclusive Pensions, Innovative Solutions: Strengthening Retirement Security in India'. NPS Diwas is observed every year on 1 October. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the keynote address, said financial independence and dignity must be at the core of growth. PFRDA Chairperson S. Ramann said the National Pension System had over 9 crore subscribers and ₹15.5 lakh crore of assets under management as of 31 August. PFRDA highlighted its Multiple Scheme Framework and exchanged an MoU with NABARD for outreach to farmers through Farmer Producer Organisations.
Key facts
- Event
- NPS Diwas 2025 – 1 Oct, New Delhi
- Observed
- Every year on 1 October
- Theme
- Inclusive Pensions, Innovative Solutions
- NPS scale
- 9 crore+ subscribers; ₹15.5 lakh crore AUM (31 Aug)
- MoU
- PFRDA – NABARD (farmer outreach via FPOs)
- PFRDA chair
- S. Ramann
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which date is NPS Diwas observed every year?
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Correct answer: D — 1 October
NPS Diwas is observed annually on 1 October.
At NPS Diwas 2025, PFRDA exchanged an MoU with which institution to reach farmers through Farmer Producer Organisations?
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Correct answer: B — NABARD
PFRDA exchanged an MoU with NABARD to strengthen outreach to the agriculture and rural sectors through FPOs.