The Government of India runs many schemes for the people of the country. There are different types of schemes for different types of people. People get a lot of benefits from government schemes. The government brings many schemes for government employees. In which there is also a pension arrangement for them. But the Government of India also has such a scheme.
With this, the common man of the country can also arrange a pension for himself. Anyone can apply under the Atal Pension Scheme of the Government of India. And can become eligible to get a pension after the age of 60 years. What is the process of applying for this scheme, and what documents are required? Let us tell you.
What is the method of investment in Atal Pension Yojana?
After investing in Atal Pension Yojana, after the age of 60, the applicant is given a pension ranging from ₹ 1000 to ₹ 5000 every month. It is necessary to invest in this scheme for at least 20 years. The sooner you start investing in it, the less amount of premium you have to pay.
That is, suppose you opened your account in Atal Pension Yojana at the age of 18 and started investing in it. So to get a pension of Rs 5000, you will have to pay Rs 210 as a premium. Let us tell you that any Indian citizen from 18 years to 40 years can apply.
This document is necessary
To avail of the benefits of the Atal Pension Yojana, you need some documents. These include an Aadhar card, PAN card, bank passbook, and a current mobile number. This scheme is linked to your bank account. Therefore, it is necessary to have an Aadhar card, PAN card, and mobile number linked to your bank account. The premium amount will be auto-debited from your account.
How to apply for the scheme?
To apply for the Atal Pension Yojana, you have to visit the official website of the scheme https://www.npscra.nsdl.co.in/scheme-details.php. After this, you will get the link to the application form on the home page of the website. After clicking on the link, you can download the form. You will have to fill in all the information asked in the form.
Along with that, you will also have to upload scanned documents. After this, you will have to upload your passport-size photo and signature. And finally, you will have to choose the amount of investment in the scheme. After this, you can submit your application by paying that amount and clicking on the submit button.
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