Union Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana Till 2030-31 With Continued Government Funding For Promotion & Gap Support
Published on: Jan. 21, 2026, 1:46 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until FY 2030-31, along with extended government funding for promotional, developmental activities, and gap funding. Launched in 2015 to provide old-age income security to unorganised sector workers, APY offers guaranteed pensions of ₹1,000–₹5,000 per month from age 60.
