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    Question

    Which of the following statement is/are correct about

    “PM Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana”?       I.        In order to provide old age protection, the Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme in 2019.     II.        The workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 21000/- or less can be a member of it.    III.        Under this scheme 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and an equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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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