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Kohima district level implementation committee for Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and national pension scheme (NPS) for traders and self-employed persons meeting was held under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner, Kohima Gregory Thejawelie in his office chamber on March 3.<\/p>\n
According to DIPR report, DC gave a brief highlight on the scheme implemented under the Labour department as nodal department. He said that the scheme covers two sections, namely PM-SYM-a pension scheme for unorganised workers and NPS traders – a pension scheme for retail traders\/shopkeepers and self-employed persons. <\/p>\n
He said that Kohima district has to achieve a target of 3,300 enrollment by the end of March 2020, however it was observed that slow progress in enrollment was reported by the nodal department. He, therefore, requested all the area administrative officers along with all the line departments to initiate at their respective areas\/jurisdictions and to sensitise the targeted group on the requirement of documents and benefits of the scheme and facilitate them to get enrollment within this few weeks. <\/p>\n
PM-SYM scheme is meant for old age protection and social security of unorganised workers (UW) whose monthly income is Rs. 15,000 or below and who are mostly engaged as street vendors or in similar other occupations. <\/p>\n
NPS traders is also meant for old age protection and social security of traders whose annual turnover is not exceeding Rs. 1.5 crore. <\/p>\n
The two schemes are a voluntary and contributory pension scheme, under which the subscriber would receive a minimum assured pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years and if the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension as family pension. Family pension is applicable only to spouse.<\/p>\n
Under these scheme, the subscriber has to contribute monthly an amount depending on his\/her entry age (as per the given chart) through “auto-debit” facility from his\/her account from the date of joining till the age of 60 years where the central government will also give equal matching contribution in his\/her pension account.<\/p>\n
The eligibility criteria of entry age for PM-SYM and NPS- Traders scheme is between 18 to 40 years. For enrollment, the UW and NPS-Traders have to visit the nearest common services centre (CSC) and get enrollment using aadhar card and saving bank account\/Jan-Dhan account number on self certification basis. First subscription is to be paid in cash and auto debit from next month onwards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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