Lok Sabha Question No. 186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-21
Subject: PM-SYM in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rani Srikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 186

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025

## PM-SYM IN TAMIL NADU

## 186.  DR. RANI SRIKUMAR:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)the details of the number of beneficiaries enrolled under Pradhan Mantri  Shram  Yogi  Maan-Dhan  (PM-SYM)  in  Tamil  Nadu,  districtwise;
- (b)whether  the  Government  has  identified  the  reasons  for  low enrolment under PM-SYM in Tenkasi despite a significant unorganised workforce there and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government proposes to merge PM-SYM with the Atal Pension Yojana or integrate it with the e-Shram database and if so,
- the details thereof;
- (d)whether the Government plans to subsidise contributions for the workers who are unable to pay; and
- (e)the details of the  awareness  initiatives  undertaken  by  the Government in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Tenkasi, to improve PMSYM enrolment?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): The  number  of  beneficiaries  enrolled  under  Pradhan  Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme in Tamil Nadu is 69,490 (as on 10.07.2025), and the district-wise enrollment is Annexed.
- (b): The reasons for low enrolment under PM-SYM scheme is under:
- (i)  It  is  a  contributory  scheme,  hence  requires  long-term  financial
- commitment by the beneficiaries.

- (ii)  Awareness,  persuasion  and  mobilization  of  beneficiaries  are required to be done through State Government or CSC Machinery.

(iii)  The  workers  in  unorganised  sector  have  variable  employment opportunities.

(iv) Many of the States give pension to the eligible age group without any contribution from the beneficiary.

(c): At present there is no such proposal to merge this scheme with the Atal Pension Yojana. PM-SYM scheme is already integrated with the eShram database.

(d): Government pays 50%  subsidy towards the contribution required to be made under the scheme.

(e): The steps taken by the Government for the awareness of this scheme in the country including Tamil Nadu are as follows:

(i) Holding periodic review meeting with States/ UTs.

(ii) Common Services Centres (CSCs) are given an incentive on every eligible person enrolled in PM-SYM.

(iii) Launch of new features: Voluntary EXIT, Revival Module, Claim Status, and Account Statement.

(iv) Extension of revival of dormant accounts from 1 year to 3 years.

(v) Two-way integration of PM-SYM and eShram.

(vi) SMS campaign to create awareness.

(vii) Addressing Chief Secretaries of States regarding enrolment under PM-SYM scheme.

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## Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question for 186 for 21.07.2025.

## District-wise number of beneficiaries in the State of Tamil Nadu (as on 10.07.2025)

| Sl. No.     | Districts       | Registration   |
|-------------|-----------------|----------------|
| 1           | Pudukkottai     | 3633           |
| 2           | Vellore         | 3476           |
| 3           | Thiruvarur      | 3298           |
| 4           | Cuddalore       | 3099           |
| 5           | Villupuram      | 2789           |
| 6           | Erode           | 2771           |
| 7           | Tuticorin       | 2736           |
| 8           | Krishnagiri     | 2587           |
| 9           | Coimbatore      | 2486           |
| 10          | Virudhunagar    | 2448           |
| 11          | Tiruchirappalli | 2409           |
| 12          | Kanniyakumari   | 2345           |
| 13          | Dindigul        | 2177           |
| 14          | Dharmapuri      | 2166           |
| 15          | Salem           | 2155           |
| 16          | Tirunelveli     | 2146           |
| 17          | Tiruvannamalai  | 2061           |
| 18          | Ramanathapuram  | 1999           |
| 19          | Madurai         | 1919           |
| 20          | Kanchipuram     | 1877           |
| 21          | Theni           | 1741           |
| 22          | Thanjavur       | 1696           |
| 23          | Tiruppur        | 1637           |
| 24          | Thiruvallur     | 1626           |
| 25          | Chennai         | 1579           |
| 26          | Chengalpattu    | 1575           |
| 27          | Nagapattinam    | 1559           |
| 28          | Namakkal        | 1451           |
| 29          | Ariyalur        | 1328           |
| 30          | Karur           | 1173           |
| 31          | Perambalur      | 1070           |
| 32          | Sivaganga       | 941            |
| 33          | The Nilgiris    | 850            |
| 34          | Ranipet         | 251            |
| 35          | Tenkasi         | 188            |
| 36          | Kallakurichi    | 101            |
| 37          | Tirupathur      | 95             |
| 38          | Mayiladuthurai  | 52             |
| Total 69490 | Total 69490     | Total 69490    |

Data Source: CSC