Question

    Which of the following option is incorrect about “PM

    Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana”?
    A In order to provide old age protection, the Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme in 2019. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It provides a quarterly pension of Rs. 3000/- after attaining the age of 60 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 15000/- or less can be a member of it. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt. funded) cannot join the PM-SYM Scheme. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: In order to provide old age protection, the Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme in 2019. It provides monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- after attaining the age of 60 years. The workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 15000/- or less and not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt. funded) can join the PM-SYM Scheme. Under this scheme 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government. Under the scheme, the fund towards Government’s contribution is provided to LIC being the fund manager.

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