₹3,000 pension scheme for unorganised workers

Bilaspur | Correspondent: With a motive to provide social security to workers in the unorganized sector, the Central Government's Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojna will provide eligible beneficiaries with a pension of Rs. 3000 per month upon reaching the age of 60. The last date for registeration for the scheme is March 15. Registeration can be done through Common Service Center or Choice Centers. 

According to the labor department, workers aged 18-40 years with a monthly income of less than Rs. 15000 are eligible for the scheme. Workers joining the scheme at the age of 60. The total contribution during this period will be Rs. 27720 while they will recieve a pension of Rs. 36000 in the very first year after turning 60. 

The scheme covers various categories of workers in the unorganized sector, including barbers, washermen, cobblers, tailors, owners of paan and tea stalls, small grocery and hotel owners, as well as domestic workers, rickshaw and auto drivers, vendors, artisans, daily wage earners, MNREGA workers, women from self-help groups, Anganwadi workers and helpers, Mitanin and ASHA workers.

For more information and registration, please contact your nearest Common Service Center/Choice Center.