The Government of India runs many beneficial schemes for the citizens of its country. Which benefits people of different sections. Many people plan their retirement while working i.e. at the time of job or business. However, the working class works as a laborer all his life.

And when he is not able to work. Then he starts worrying about his livelihood. That is why the Government of India has brought such a scheme in which pensions will be arranged for the laborers. Under this scheme, the Government of India will give ₹ 3000 per month as a pension to the laborers working in the unorganized sector. What is this scheme and how will the laborers benefit from it? Let us tell you.

Benefits will be available in Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana

A scheme was started by the Government of India in the year 2019. The name of this scheme is Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana. This scheme has been brought especially for laborers. Through this scheme, the government will give monthly pensions to the workers working in the unorganized sector. Under this scheme, workers will be given a pension of ₹3000.

To get this pension, workers have to first contribute every month. The government also contributes as much as the workers contribute to this scheme. For example, if workers deposit ₹100, then ₹100 is also deposited by the government.

What is the eligibility of the scheme?

To apply for the government's Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana, workers have to apply between the ages of 18 and 40. Under this scheme, it is necessary to give contribution till 60 years. Based on that, after the age of 60, ₹3000 is given as a pension by the government every month. Under this scheme, drivers, plumbers, tailors, rickshaw pullers, street vendors, cobblers, washermen, and any other such workers are eligible. And everyone can apply for this scheme.

How to apply?

To apply for this scheme, one can apply by visiting the official website of the scheme labour.gov.in/pm-sym. One can also get registered in the scheme by visiting the nearest CSC center. For application, you will have to provide all the information like Aadhar card, documents related to your savings account, passbook, or check book.

As soon as your scheme registration is done and your account is opened, you will also be issued a Shram Yogi card. The premium installment will be deducted from your account online. For more information about the scheme, one can call the toll-free number 1800 267 6888.

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