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Cabinet Keeps Atal Pension Yojana Going Until FY31

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Cabinet Keeps Atal Pension Yojana Going Until FY31

The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has decided to keep the Atal Pension Yojana going until FY 2031! This scheme aims to help workers in the unorganised sector secure their old-age income. Since its launch in 2015, over 8.66 crore people have signed up, making it a big deal for financial inclusion in India.

04:30 pm on Wednesday, 11 February, 2026 | Harsh Kumar

Quick rundown

1.Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY 2030-31.

2.Government supports APY with promotional activities and gap funding.

3.APY aims to secure old-age income for unorganised sector workers.

4.Over 8.66 crore subscribers enrolled in APY as of 2026.

5.PFRDA urges banks to boost pension coverage efforts.

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Quick rundown

1.Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY 2030-31.

2.Government supports APY with promotional activities and gap funding.

3.APY aims to secure old-age income for unorganised sector workers.

4.Over 8.66 crore subscribers enrolled in APY as of 2026.

5.PFRDA urges banks to boost pension coverage efforts.

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