INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
PM-SYM is a scheme under which the subscriber gets an assured minimum monthly pension of Rs 3,000.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojna (PM-SYM) on Tuesday
The PM-SYM, a pension scheme for unorganized workers is being implemented for an estimated 42 crore workers in the unorganized sector
constituting around 85 per cent of the total labour force of the country, Ministry Of Labour Employment said in a press release
PM-SYM has been made effective since February 15, 2019 in all states
It is a central sector scheme open to unorganised workers, whose monthly income is Rs 15,000 or below and who have an Aadhaar number as well
The minimum age for joining the scheme is 18 years and the maximum is 40 years, according to the release
