NPS Vatsalya

GS Paper II Indian Polity and Governance

The government and pension regulator PFRDA plan to introduce NPS Vatsalya Soon.

What is NPS Vatsalya?

Purpose: It is part of the government’s broader effort to encourage early financial planning and savings, ensuring a secure financial future for the next generation.
NPS Vatsalya will be a modified version of the National Pension System (NPS) specifically designed for minors.
Features:
- Early Start: It will allow parents/guardians to open an NPS account for their children/wards and contribute regularly towards a savings pool until the minor turns 18.
- Account Conversion: When the minor turns 18, the account can be converted into a regular NPS account. Then, the beneficiary will have the autonomy to manage the account and decide on the investment strategy.
- Minimum Investment: Parents can start with a modest monthly contribution of Rs. 500 or an annual contribution of Rs. 6,000.

PFRDA is an authority set up by the Government of India through the PFRDA Act 2013
To promote old age income security by establishing, regulating and developing pension funds to protect the interest of subscribers to schemes of pension funds.

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