Atal Pension Scheme: The central government keeps coming out with some scheme for the common citizens every year. Keeping in mind the future of common citizens, the government has started a pension scheme. Prime Minister in the year 2015 Narendra Modi The government had started Atal Pension Yojana. To avail the benefits of this scheme, application can be made offline only. This scheme has been run as a savings scheme for the future of the citizens. Let us know how you can take advantage of this scheme. What is the procedure for this?
Who can take benefit of this scheme?
Only citizens of India can avail the benefits of Atal Pension Scheme run by the Central Government. To avail the benefits of this scheme, it is necessary to be between 18 to 40 years of age. One has to invest in this scheme for at least 20 years. The benefit of the scheme can be availed only by those citizens who do not pay taxes. People who come under the ambit of paying income tax will not be able to avail the benefits of this scheme. After investing for 20 years, there is a provision to give pension in this scheme after 60 years. A guaranteed minimum pension ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 is provided in the scheme. To avail the benefits of the scheme, it is necessary for the applicant to have a bank account. Besides, it is also necessary to have Aadhaar card link in it.
How can I apply?
You cannot apply online to avail the benefits of Atal Pension Yojana. For this you will have to apply offline. To avail the benefits of this scheme, forms are available in all nationalized banks. For this you can download the form by visiting the official website of the scheme. After this you will have to fill the form and submit it to the bank. Along with this, you will also have to submit photo copy of Aadhar card.
