Lok Sabha Question No. 5002 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Old-age Pension Schemes
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5002

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## OLD-AGE PENSION SCHEMES

## 5002. SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  maintains  data  on  total  number  of citizens  aged  60  years  and  above  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the details thereof along with the number of such persons who have not  been  covered  under  any  old-age  pension  scheme  or  social security scheme, as on date;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  number  of  beneficiaries  enrolled  under  the Pradhan  Mantri  Shram  Yogi  Maandhan  (PMSYM)  in  the  country, since its inception, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the details of the financial contribution made by the Government under the PMSYM in the country during the last five years and the current  year,  year  and  State/UT-wise,  including  the  total  funds released;
- (d)  the  details  of  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to expand  coverage  of  old-age  pension  scheme  and  other  social security schemes among unorganised sector workers and senior citizens during the said period; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  gap  between  eligible population  and  actual  coverage  under  the  PMSYM  and  other pension  scheme,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e): The  Pradhan  Mantri  Shram  Yogi  Maan-dhan  (PM-SYM) scheme was launched in February, 2019 in order to provide old age protection to the workers of unorganised sector. This is a voluntary and  contributory  pension  scheme.  Under  the  scheme,  a  monthly assured pension of Rs. 3000/- is provided to the unorganised workers after attaining the age of 60 years. The workers in the age group of 18 to 40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 15000/- or less and not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt. funded)  are  eligible  to  join     the

scheme. The monthly contribution amount ranges from Rs. 55/- to Rs. 200/-,  depending  upon  the  entry  age  of  the  beneficiary.  Under  the scheme, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal  matching  contribution  is  paid  by  the  Central  Government. Enrolment  in  the  Scheme  is  done  through  the  Common  Service Centres, with its network of about 4 lakh Centres across the country. Eligible unorganised workers can also self-enrol through visiting the portal www.maandhan.in.

The number of beneficiaries enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri  Shram  Yogi  Maan-dhan  (PM-SYM)  scheme  is  52,54,217 (including bulk registration of 5,06,603 beneficiaries) as on 12.03.2026.  States/UTs-wise  details  of  beneficiaries  enroled  under PM-SYM are placed at Annexure-I.

Under  this  scheme,  the  Central  Government  makes  a matching  contribution  equal  to  the  subscriber's  contribution.  Life Insurance  Corporation  of  India  (LIC)  is  the  fund  manager  of  the scheme. Year-wise details of fund released under this scheme during the last five years and the current year are provided at Annexure-II.

The steps taken by the Government to expand coverage of old-age pension scheme among unorganised sector workers are as follows:

- (i) Holding periodic review meeting with States/ UTs.
- (ii) Common Services Centres (CSCs) are given incentives on every eligible person enroled 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 in local languages to create awareness.
- (vii) Addressing Chief Secretaries of States regarding enrolment under PM-SYM scheme.
- (viii) Organising a nationwide special registration drive for enrolment of unorganised workers under PM-SYM scheme as:

Phase I: Urban Areas from 15 th  January 2026 -February 2026 already completed.

15 th

Phase II: Rural Areas from 16 th  February 2026 -2026.

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Annexure referred to in reply to Part (a) to (e) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 5002 for 23.03.2026 regarding 'Old-age Pension Schemes' raised by Shri Sudama Prasad.

State-wise registration under PM-SYM scheme (as on 12.03.2026)

| Sl. No.                          | States/UTs                                 | Registration       |
|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| 1                                | HARYANA                                    | 8,26,818           |
| 2                                | UTTAR PRADESH                              | 7,05,551           |
| 3                                | MAHARASHTRA                                | 6,27,714           |
| 4                                | GUJARAT                                    | 3,94,783           |
| 5                                | CHHATTISGARH                               | 2,44,330           |
| 6                                | BIHAR                                      | 2,33,780           |
| 7                                | KARNATAKA                                  | 2,14,358           |
| 8                                | ODISHA                                     | 1,94,179           |
| 9                                | MADHYAPRADESH                              | 1,93,002           |
| 10                               | ANDHRA PRADESH                             | 1,79,412           |
| 11                               | RAJASTHAN                                  | 1,52,464           |
| 12                               | JHARKHAND                                  | 1,39,611           |
| 13                               | WEST BENGAL                                | 1,24,964           |
| 14                               | JAMMU AND KASHMIR                          | 96,476             |
| 15                               | TAMIL NADU                                 | 71,140             |
| 16                               | PUNJAB                                     | 59,435             |
| 17                               | HIMACHAL PRADESH                           | 48,124             |
| 18                               | ASSAM                                      | 45,362             |
| 19                               | TELANGANA                                  | 45,071             |
| 20                               | UTTARAKHAND                                | 42,882             |
| 21                               | TRIPURA                                    | 34,564             |
| 22                               | KERALA                                     | 16,111             |
| 23                               | DELHI                                      | 11,762             |
| 24                               | PUDUCHERRY                                 | 9,481              |
| 25                               | MEGHALAYA                                  | 7,293              |
| 26                               | MANIPUR                                    | 6,131              |
| 27                               | NAGALAND                                   | 5,124              |
| 28                               | CHANDIGARH                                 | 4,407              |
| 29                               | ARUNACHAL PRADESH                          | 3,302              |
| 30                               | ANDAMANANDNICOBAR ISLANDS                  | 2,380              |
| 31                               | GOA                                        | 2,064              |
| 32                               | THE DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMANANDDIU | 1,899              |
| 33                               | MIZORAM                                    | 1,779              |
| 34                               | LADAKH                                     | 1,479              |
| 35                               | SIKKIM                                     | 360                |
| 36                               | LAKSHADWEEP                                | 22                 |
| Total                            | Total                                      | 47,47,614          |
| registration in the year 2019-20 | registration in the year 2019-20           | 5,06,603 52,54,217 |

Data source: maandhan.in

Annexure referred to in reply to Part (a) to (e) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 5002 for 23.03.2026 regarding 'Old-age Pension Schemes' raised by Shri Sudama Prasad.

Year-wise details of fund released under the PM-SYM scheme during the last five years and the current year.

| Finacial Year   |   Fund released for GPA contribution (Rs. in Crore) |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| 2020-21         |                                              319.71 |
| 2021-22         |                                              324.23 |
| 2022-23         |                                              269.91 |
| 2023-24         |                                              162.51 |
| 2024-25         |                                              232.11 |
| 2025-26         |                                              224.16 |
| Total           |                                             1532.63 |

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