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New Pension System

21st July, 2020 Prelims

New Pension System:

  • Regulated by PFRDA, a Prudent Regulator created by Government of India.
  • Funds are managed by funds managers from Public & Private sector with proven track record.
  • Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd, functions as custodian for NPS.
  • 12-digit unique number called PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number).

Eligibility:

  • Indian Citizen
  • Between age of 18 and 65
  • KYC compliant
  • Must not have pre–existing NPS account.
  • Any employee from public, private and even the unorganised sectors can opt for this.
  • Personnel from the Armed forces are not allowed.